Chef Manager

Aramark; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a temporary Chef Manager to oversee operations at Gateshead College, with a possibility of permanent employment. This role involves managing food production and team leadership while cultivating a work-life balance. Offering competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development, it aims to foster culinary talents within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals and parking

Access to PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Experience in a contract catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day unit operations and meal preparation.
• Lead team and ensure proper food service and standards.
• Manage stock levels and handle customer complaints.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

NVG catering or equivalent

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a temporary Chef Manager to join our team working at Gateshead College, NE8 3BE, occasionally supporting another site in Darlington.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team and leading your team to success.

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.

What we offer:
This is a full-time temporary position until December 2025, with the potential to become permanent. You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Shifts range between 7.30am - 2.30pm, leaving your evenings and weekends free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
We are offering a salary of £31,500.
Free meals and parking on shift.
You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shops, holidays 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.

A day in the life of a Chef Manager:
Hot and cold food production for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime.
You will be organising and coordinating hospitality - alongside leading the team to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards
Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products
Placing orders and stock rotation, carrying out regular stock takes and completing the relevant back office paperwork.
Handle customer complaints as required
Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met

You will be set up for success if you have:
Enhanced DBS required
NVG catering or equivalent cooking experience in a contract catering environment

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 581671
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail]

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