Your Aramark journey starts here Are you passionate about food?
Do you want to cook food with soul?
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Senior Sous Chef working in conjunction with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of Student dining at this independent school based in Uppingham.
If you've got what it takes to support us in our mission to pioneer fresh ways of working, then we've got the opportunity for you!
Uppingham – Uppingham School is an Independent School that has numerous locations throughout the town.
There are fifteen boarding houses in total & two Hub kitchens across the site, some houses have in house Chef's.
Hub Kitchen's prepare food for six houses & it is then delivered to various houses.
The required role would be based in the HUB Kitchen's.
What's in it for you: We are offering a salary of £32,091 – Full Time 52 Weeks 3/4 days over 7 including some weekend work (7 over 14) Worklife positive working hours Company Pension Discounted or Free food Transport links close by Communal facilities including secure bike spaces & lockers MyStaff Shop discounts Generous Annual Leave - increasing in line with service EAP in house mental health champion Learning & Development through onsite & online training Free parking A day in the life of a Senior Sous Chef: In the absence of the Head Chef, the Senior Sous Chef will plan, organise, and direct the preparation and cooking of all food within a HUB, serving three houses within the estate.
Ensuring that the school's reputation for quality, consistency & choice is enhanced for Students & House Staff at all times We provide Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner service across all locations, along with any other ad hoc requirements for the houses.
Adopt a hands-on approach taking full responsibility & accountability for the food production within the HUB kitchen Possess an exceptional drive for preparing & delivering high levels of Consistency, Quality & Choice across all food services Responsibility & accountability for Food Safety, Health & Safety, HACCP and COSHH within the HUB kitchens You'll be set up for success if you have: Proven experience in a role as a Senior Sous /Sous Chef, being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers Have a 'big personality.' Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train, and inspire your team.
Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm.
Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends A good knowledge level of Allergens, Natasha's law & ensure up to date on any relevant changes that would impact the service provided Ability to communicate at all levels – Team, management & client levels Superb culinary skills Good financial understanding High standards and be quality driven Excellent organisational skills A 'Can do' attitude A full driving licence