Chef

Aramark Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a Chef at Hartpury University and College. Responsibilities include designing menus, cooking to high standards, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates should have experience as a Chef, strong leadership skills, and food safety knowledge. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 with various employee benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Employee Benefits app

Online GP Access

Employee Assistance Scheme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Chef.
• Ability to lead a team to success.
• Strong communication skills.
• Food safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and update menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Innovate new dishes and maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
• Prepare and cook meals to high standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks.
• Train team members on cooking techniques and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Food safety experience

Job description

We are looking for a talented, reliable individual to join us as a Chef at Hartpury University and College. Within this role, you will plan, prepare, and present food that meets high standards of taste, quality, and safety. This role goes beyond just cooking-it involves creativity, leadership, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and update menus based on seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and cost considerations
• Innovate new dishes and maintain consistency in taste and presentation
• Prepare and cook meals to high standards of quality and flavor
• Ensure portion control and presentation meet restaurant or organizational guidelines
• Comply with health and safety regulations, including proper food storage and handling
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen at all times
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and minimize waste
• Control food costs while maintaining quality standards
• Supervise kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Train team members on cooking techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure dishes meet taste, texture, and presentation standards.
• Address customer feedback and make improvements where necessary
• Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and management

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Chef
• Ability to lead a team to success
• Strong communication skills
• Food safety experience

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 are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is a specialist institution near Gloucester, England, focused on animal, agriculture, business, equine, sport, and veterinary nursing education. The campus is a 360‑hectare rural estate with significant investments in facilities, including a working farm, an Agri‑Tech Centre, equine and canine centres, and professional sports facilities.

Job Details

• This is a full‑time position, 40 hours per week
• Weekends and weekdays
• Permanent
• £30,000
• 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.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.