Head Chef

Aramark; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef at Palace Barracks, Holywood, BT18 9RA. You will lead a small catering team, manage stock, and produce menu signage while ensuring budgetary adherence and high-quality menus.

The role requires NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills and a clean Enhanced DBS, with UK residency for the last 3 years and full right to work. A 40-hour week across 5 days, some weekends, and extensive staff development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
• Clean Enhanced DBS.
• Experience in a similar educational environment.
• UK resident for the past 3 years and legal right to work in the UK; able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small team to provide catering services.
• Managing and ordering stock.
• Undertaking stock takes.
• Producing menu signage for Front of House.
• Managing menu cycles and food offerings.
• Ensuring all kitchen teams follow Aramark and food safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Can do attitude

Proactive attitude

Leadership

Team management

Education

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills

Job description

Location: Palace Barracks, Holywood, BT18 9RA
Pay rate: £15.00 per hour (£31,303.80 per annum)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (some weekends)
Shift times: 0730 to 1600

Aramark UK are currently recruiting aHead Chefto join our team working inPalace Barracks, Holywood.

You will be responsible for the kitchen operation, cost efficiency, and production of innovative quality food/menus in line with agreed budgets to improve sales.

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.

• Discounted meals on shift, free on-site parking, and local transport links.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 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 from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

What you’ll do:

• Managing a small team to provide catering services.
• Managing and ordering stock.
• Undertaking stock takes.
• Producing menu signage for Front of House.
• Managing menu cycles and food offerings.
• Ensuring all kitchen teams follow Aramark and food safety policies and procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
• Clean Enhanced DBS.
• Experience in a similar educational environment.
• Can do attitude with a willingness to learn. Proactive in attitude.
• Lived in UK 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.

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.