Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £15.9-15.9 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW1E 9EU |
| Company: | Aramark |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 609481-43707148 |
Summary
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
pursue what matters
Location: Wellington Barracks, 60 Petty Francs, SW1H 9EU Salary: £15.90/hour Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (including alternate weekends) Shift Pattern: Early (06:30–14:30) and Late (10:00–18:00)
About the Role
Aramark UK is looking for a talented and organised Sous Chef to join our team at Wellington Barracks. You’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations (3 kitchens on location), producing meals per shift, and supporting the Head Chef.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career with a global leader in contract catering, while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
- Prepare meals according to recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
- Manage food production and minimise waste.
- Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
- Allocate tasks and support kitchen staff.
- Maintain hygiene standards and carry out deep cleans.
- Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.
What We're Looking For:
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Relevant culinary qualification and minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
- Food Hygiene Certification Level 2 (minimum)
- Trade test required as part of the interview process.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
What's in it for You?:
- Free meals on shift, parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
- Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP, supermarket discounts, and more.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more).
- Career development and promotion opportunities.
- Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training.
About Aramark UK
We provide world-class catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact careers@aramark.co.uk.
Job Reference: 609481.
Internal applicants must inform their line manager before applying.
Apply now and bring your culinary skills to a team that values you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
- Prepare meals according to recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
- Manage food production and minimise waste.
- Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
- Allocate tasks and support kitchen staff.
- Maintain hygiene standards and carry out deep cleans.
- Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.
What We're Looking For:
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Relevant culinary qualification and minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
- Food Hygiene Certification Level 2 (minimum)
- Trade test required as part of the interview process.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Free meals on shift, parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
- Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP, supermarket discounts, and more.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more).
- Career development and promotion opportunities.
- Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training.
pursue what matters
Location: Wellington Barracks, 60 Petty Francs, SW1H 9EU Salary: £15.90/hour Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (including alternate weekends) Shift Pattern: Early (06:30–14:30) and Late (10:00–18:00)
About the Role
Aramark UK is looking for a talented and organised Sous Chef to join our team at Wellington Barracks. You’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations (3 kitchens on location), producing meals per shift, and supporting the Head Chef.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career with a global leader in contract catering, while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
- Prepare meals according to recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
- Manage food production and minimise waste.
- Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
- Allocate tasks and support kitchen staff.
- Maintain hygiene standards and carry out deep cleans.
- Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.
What We're Looking For:
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Relevant culinary qualification and minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
- Food Hygiene Certification Level 2 (minimum)
- Trade test required as part of the interview process.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
What's in it for You?:
- Free meals on shift, parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
- Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP, supermarket discounts, and more.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more).
- Career development and promotion opportunities.
- Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training.
About Aramark UK
We provide world-class catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact careers@aramark.co.uk.
Job Reference: 609481.
Internal applicants must inform their line manager before applying.
Apply now and bring your culinary skills to a team that values you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
- Prepare meals according to recipe sheets and allergen guidelines.
- Manage food production and minimise waste.
- Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures.
- Allocate tasks and support kitchen staff.
- Maintain hygiene standards and carry out deep cleans.
- Ensure all team members are trained and compliant.
What We're Looking For:
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Relevant culinary qualification and minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
- Food Hygiene Certification Level 2 (minimum)
- Trade test required as part of the interview process.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Free meals on shift, parking, uniform, safety shoes, and gym access.
- Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP, supermarket discounts, and more.
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more).
- Career development and promotion opportunities.
- Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training.