Chef

Aramark Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking a Chef to join the team at Hartpury University & College in Gloucester. You will plan, prepare and present meals to high standards, lead kitchen operations and collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.

The role requires creativity, leadership and strong food safety standards, with opportunities for development and progression within the company.

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, 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 flavour.
• Ensure portion control and presentation meet guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food safety

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Hartpury University & College, Hartpury House, Gloucester, GL19 3BE. 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. 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 A day in the life of a Chef: 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 flavour 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

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

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£30,000 per annum

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.