Sous Chef

7 days ago

Uppingham, United Kingdom Aramark UK Full time

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in house food at this independent school based in Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE


Uppingham – Uppingham School is an Independent School that has numerous locations throughout the town. There are 15 boarding houses in total & 2 Hub kitchens across the site, some houses have in house Chefs. The required role would be based within the hub kitchen.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.


What we offer:

  • This is a full-time position, 45 hours per week, 3-4 days over 7 including some weekend work. You will be working 7 days within a 14 day period. We are offering a great work life balance when it comes to shift times - a rarity when you work within culinary
  • We are offering an annual salary of £29,940.
  • Free meals, parking and local transport links nearby.
  • You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
  • We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks.
  • You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
  • We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.


A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

  • You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner – so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required
  • You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
  • You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
  • Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed.
  • Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.


You will be set up for success if you have:

  • Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work
  • Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
  • Relevant culinary qualification or at least 2 years on the job experience acting as either a Sous or a Senior CDP
  • A full UK driving license is desirable due to the location of the site.


If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 544876

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.


About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

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