Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading service provider in food and facilities management as a Head Chef. This full-time role offers the opportunity to manage kitchen operations, create high-quality menus, and mentor a dedicated culinary team. With a commitment to service excellence, you will play a vital role in enhancing customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with operational standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and career development opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about culinary arts and ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and showcase your skills.

Benefits

Free Meals

On-site Parking

Discounts via MyStaffShop

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Clean Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and produce innovative menus within budget.
• Lead culinary staff and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Develop staff through training and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Culinary Skills (NVQ Levels 1 & 2)

Proactive Attitude

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Education

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in Culinary Skills

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Head Chef at Aramark UK

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1ET.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing kitchen operations, ensuring cost efficiency, and producing innovative, high-quality menus within budget to boost sales.
• Leading and mentoring culinary staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and compliance.
• Developing staff through training, implementing new procedures, and fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Maintaining effective client and customer relationships and staying updated on culinary trends.
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards, managing supply chain and procurement, and handling back-office tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
• Clean Enhanced DBS.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What We Offer:

• Full-time position, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, with an annual salary of £30,749.54.
• Benefits include free meals, on-site parking, discounts via MyStaffShop, life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities.

If you are interested, apply now and demonstrate the value you can bring to our team.

About Aramark

Our Mission in Northern Europe: We are committed to service excellence, benefiting our communities, partners, and the planet.

About Aramark: We are a leading service provider in food, facilities management, and retail solutions, dedicated to your professional growth. Learn more at our careers site.

All applications are confidential. We are an equal opportunities employer.