Chef Manager

Aramark; Ripon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on shift

Employee benefits app

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training & apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK at Claro Barracks, Ripon, is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a culinary team and ensure high standards. You will manage production, control wastage, and support learners within a dynamic catering environment.

The role requires relevant culinary qualification, DBS and security checks, with a focus on developing staff skills and delivering quality meals within a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Oversee day-to-day unit operations and lead kitchen team.
• Prepare meals, manage production and monitor wastage.
• Ensure training and onboarding of new team members.

Responsibilities

• Hot and cold food production for the deli grab & go and hot counter service.
• Organise and coordinate hospitality and allocate tasks to ensure recipes and Aramark standards are met.
• Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products.
• Placing orders, stock checks and back-office paperwork.
• Handle customer complaints as required.
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Chef experience

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Location: Claro Barracks, Ripon, HG4 2RD
Annual salary: £32,496.45
Contract type: Permanent, full-time. 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (includes some weekends)
Shift times: 0900 and 1730, but some flexibility needed to meet business needs

Aramark UK are currently recruiting aChef Manager to join our team working at Claro Barracks, Ripon.

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. You will manage 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.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Why join us?

• 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.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

What you'll do:

• 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

What we're looking for:

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 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.

About Aramark UK

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 and Forces Friendly 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].

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.

Job reference: 675194.