Head Chef

Northern Europe; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP access

Employee discounts

Training and development

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aramark in Aberdeen is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen operation at Altens, AB12 3LE. You will deliver high-quality meals, drive standards, and develop the team while ensuring operational excellence.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, with no weekend work. Attractive benefits include a company pension, life assurance, EAP, discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent equivalent senior culinary experience (Head Chef/Sous Chef or senior culinary professional).
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high quality meals.
• Prepare, cook and present meals to customer expectations.
• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellent service.
• Plan menus and manage stock, orders, deliveries and rotation.
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety rules.
• Maintain cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Support training and development within the team.
• Build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Food safety

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We
share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We
believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower
your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at
Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team in Altens, Aberdeen, AB12 3LE. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to lead a kitchen operation, delivering high-quality food and exceptional service whiledriving standards, supporting team development, and ensuring operationalexcellence.

What's in it for you?

• £14.22 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Working hours of 7:00am - 3:00pm
• No weekend working
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access
• Employee discounts and savings
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive team environment

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals
• Managing and motivating the kitchen team to deliver excellent service
• Planning menus and ensuring food is produced in line with customer expectations
• Managing stock control, ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation
• Monitoring food costs and minimising waste
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety regulations
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Supporting training, development, and performance within the team
• Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior culinary professional
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing food production within a busy catering environment
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Passion for delivering outstanding food and customer service

Additional Information

Important Requirements

• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a PVG (Protecting
  Vulnerable Groups) Scheme membership/check prior to commencing
  employment.

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

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. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments 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.

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