Chef

Aramark; Borough of Fylde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a Chef to work at Weeton Barracks. The ideal candidate will manage food production, mentor new team members, and ensure minimal food wastage. You will need a relevant culinary qualification and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Access to Employee Benefits app

Life assurance and pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant culinary qualification.
• Excellent team player and communicator required.
• A confident chef expected.
• Security checks and DBS required.
• Flexibility and ability to innovate are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Acting as a trainer/coach for new team members.
• Following recipe cards to prepare meals.
• Assisting with stock checks and placing food orders.
• Monitoring temperatures of kitchen equipment.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Confident chef

Flexibility

Ability to innovate

Education

Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Weeton Barracks, Singleton Road, Weeton, PR4 3JQ. You will be responsible for managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/hospitality events.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Requirements

• Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• A confident chef.
• Security checks and DBS required for this role.
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week (shift pattern, 5 days over 7 including occasional weekends). Shifts range between 06:00 and 20:00.
• The hourly rate is £12.54.
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app, which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will be joining a talented team with fabulous career prospects and opportunities – we love to promote from within.
• Great training is provided. Apprenticeship schemes are available to continue learning journey.

A day in the life of a Chef

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/hospitality events.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

How to apply / About Aramark UK

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 608355. 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.

About Aramark UK: At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and recognise Forces Friendly status with an ERS Gold Award. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage. If you require accommodations or have questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

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