Breakfast & Lunch Chef Lead (7am–3pm, Full‑time)

Aramark Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Well-being hub

EAP

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team at MRC Harwell, OX11 0RD. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Catering Manager and covers food production for one main kitchen with support for ad hoc hospitality.

Responsibilities include managing breakfast and lunch, following Aramark recipes and standards, and ensuring food safety and health & safety compliance. The role involves shift opening/closing and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a chef.
• Organised with a hands-on ability and strong work ethic.
• Passion for people and food.

Responsibilities

• Manage all cooking - breakfast and lunch.
• Support occasional hospitality functions.
• Produce food in line with Aramark recipes, systems and brand standards.
• Learn procedures and standards for kitchen tasks.
• Assist with performance monitoring and record keeping for direct reports.
• Determine the food offer to meet customer demand and profitability.
• Handle customer complaints.
• Ensure team compliance with food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Report incidents and health & safety issues to Chef Manager.
• Open and close shift checklists.
• Maintain good relationships within the team.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Experience as Chef

Organised

Hands-on

People & food passion

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team at MRC Harwell, OX11 0RD. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Catering Manager and covers food production for one main kitchen with support for ad hoc hospitality.

Responsibilities include managing breakfast and lunch, following Aramark recipes and standards, and ensuring food safety and health & safety compliance. The role involves shift opening/closing and training opportunities.