Sous Chef

About the role

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. Reach for Remarkable Sous Chef – Cook Up Your Next Career Move! Location: HMS Caledonia, Hilton Rd, Rosyth, FIFE, KY11 2XH Salary: £28,371.78 Hours: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon – Fri (with occasional cover for functions and weekends) Shifts: Early (06:00–13:30) or Late (11:30–19:00) Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our talented team at HMS Caledonia, Rosyth. As a working Chef, you will have additional responsibility for the control and administration of a unit kitchen. Directing and developing the unit team, co-ordinating activities and maintaining standards. This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to grow with a global leader in contract catering while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Why join us? - Free uniform and safety shoes. - Free on-site parking and subsidised meals when on duty. - Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP access, supermarket discounts, and more. - Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more). - Career development, promotion opportunities, and apprenticeship schemes. - Ongoing training to help you grow and thrive. What you'll do: - Lead kitchen operations. - Prepare dishes to spec, following recipe sheets and allergen guidelines. - Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control. - Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures. - Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team. - Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans. - Ensure all team members are trained and compliant. - Maintain regular, positive and productive communication with client and client representatives. - Control all handling, collection, recording, and transfer of cash. What we're looking for: - UK residency for the past 3 years and legal right to work. - Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. - Strong Leadership, kitchen management, and culinary skills. - Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with high volume customers SVQ Level 2&3 - Calm under pressure, organised, and ready for a trade test. If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 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 and Forces Friendly 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. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. Job reference: 653992. What you'll do: - Lead kitchen operations. - Prepare dishes to spec, following recipe sheets and allergen guidelines. - Manage food production, reduce waste, and maintain stock control. - Receive and store deliveries using FIFO procedures. - Allocate tasks and mentor the kitchen team. - Maintain hygiene standards and oversee deep cleans. - Ensure all team members are trained and compliant. - Maintain regular, positive and productive communication with client and client representatives. - Control all handling, collection, recording, and transfer of cash. What we're looking for: - UK residency for the past 3 years and legal right to work. - Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. - Strong Leadership, kitchen management, and culinary skills. - Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with high volume customers SVQ Level 2&3 - Calm under pressure, organised, and ready for a trade test. If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Why join us? - Free uniform and safety shoes. - Free on-site parking and subsidised meals when on duty. - Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP access, supermarket discounts, and more. - Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more). - Career development, promotion opportunities, and apprenticeship schemes. - Ongoing training to help you grow and thrive.

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