Head Chef

Aramark; Leconfield; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and develop innovative menus. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers a salary of £27,445.63 and includes benefits such as free parking, life assurance, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants must have NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills and experience in an educational environment.

Benefits

Annual salary of £27,445.63

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar educational environment.
• Clean Enhanced DBS required.
• Three years residency in the UK and legal right to work.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead culinary staff to ensure quality.
• Identify training needs and implement procedures.
• Develop innovative solutions efficiently.
• Build effective client and customer relationships.
• Empower the team to deliver excellent service.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Proactivity

Education

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities, and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

pursue what matters

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team at DST Leconfield Beverly HU17 7LX. You will be responsible for kitchen operations, cost efficiency, and the production of innovative, quality food/menus in line with budgets to improve sales.

We aim to make work-life balance achievable in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world-leading organization. Aramark provides contract catering services to clients across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education sectors. We are proud to have some of the best culinary talent in the UK within our teams.

Eligibility requirements include: being a UK resident for the past 3 years, having the legal right to work in the UK, and passing security vetting and DBS checks. Reliable transport is required due to the site location and limited public transport options.

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week, with shifts between 06:30 and 19:30, leaving evenings free.
• Annual salary of £27,445.63.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including discounts on shopping and treats.
• Company benefits such as life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, with options to buy more.
• Opportunities for career advancement, training, and apprenticeships.

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

1. Training and leading culinary staff to ensure quality and consistency.
2. Identifying training needs and implementing procedures, including staff records management.
3. Developing innovative solutions efficiently.
4. Building effective client and customer relationships and staying updated on culinary trends.
5. Empowering the team to deliver excellent customer service and addressing concerns.
6. Ensuring compliance with operational standards, waste management, and supply chain processes.

Success factors:

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
• Clean Enhanced DBS.
• Experience in a similar educational environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Residency in the UK for the past 3 years and legal right to work.

If this role interests you, apply now with your value proposition. Job Reference 580506. All applications will be treated confidentially. Existing Aramark employees should notify their line manager before applying.

About Aramark UK:

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