Chef

Aramark; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Free parking

Gym access

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

Aramark UK in Pontefract is seeking a talented Chef to ensure the smooth running of in-house food at New College Pontefract. The role focuses on breakfast, lunch and dinner service, with a commitment to safeguarding and KCSIE standards.

You will join a talented team with strong training and development, shift patterns 6am–2pm, term-time working 39 weeks, and perks including free meals, parking, gym access, and PerkBox discounts, plus life assurance and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Chef level.
• It literate and able to use kitchen IT systems.
• Passionate about food and people.

Responsibilities

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• You will organise and support your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks.
• You will produce food in line with recipes and know allergen information.
• You will manage production and stock, place orders, and ensure FIFO.
• You will carry out deep cleans and ensure staff training.

Skills

Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in house food at New College Pontefract, WF8 4QR.

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 very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• 37.5 hours per week 6am-2pm
• Monday to Friday
• Term time only 39 working weeks
• Free meal on shift, free parking and gym access
• You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 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.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner – so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required!
• You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
• You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.

Key Requirements:

• Experience operating at Chef level
• IT literate
• Passionate about food and people

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.

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