Junior Sous Chef

Aramark NV; City of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in London. This role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring high food standards, and preparing texture-modified meals for patients. Candidates should have strong team management skills and knowledge of IDDSI standards. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Free meal and hot drink during your shift

Access to employee benefits portal

Online GP access

Apprenticeship schemes for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen environments.
• Ability to support dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen production and staff.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Deliver IDDSI-compliant meals for patients.
• Support retail and hospitality food services.
• Collaborate with clinical teams.

Skills

Team management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of IDDSI standards

Job description

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Job Title: Junior Sous Chef
REQ Number: 604249
Location: Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, West Hill, London, SW15 3SW
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days between 07:00 and 17:30
Salary: £32,603 per annum

Join Our Culinary Team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to join our team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in London.

In this vital role, you’ll support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and staff, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional meals across patient dining, retail outlets, and hospitality services. You’ll play a key part in preparing texture-modified meals that meet IDDSI standards, working closely with our Dieticians and Speech and Language Therapists to meet individual patient needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing kitchen production and staff
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation
• Deliver IDDSI-compliant meals for patients
• Support retail and hospitality food services
• Collaborate with clinical teams to meet dietary requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven team management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of IDDSI standards

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive and rewarding working environment with a range of employee benefits, including:

• Free parking on site
• Free meal and hot drink during your shift
• Access to an employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Online GP access
• Apprenticeship schemes for career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something truly special.

About Aramark

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 – [e-mail]

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