Head Chef

Aramark; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK seeks a skilled Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at Leeds Trinity University. This full-time role involves managing menu planning, training staff, and ensuring high-quality food production. Enjoy competitive pay, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Discounted on-site parking

Gym membership

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef is required.
• Clean Enhanced DBS clearance is essential.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Lead culinary staff and handle menu planning and ordering.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and waste management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Stock management

Customer service

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team at Leeds Trinity University, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD.

You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, ensuring cost efficiency, and producing innovative, high-quality menus within budget to boost sales.

At Aramark UK, we strive to promote work-life balance while working in hospitality, nurturing your culinary career within a global organization. We provide top-tier contract catering services across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education sectors. Our teams include some of the best culinary and catering talent in the UK.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm, with occasional weekends.
• Annual salary of £33,000.
• Free meals on duty, discounted on-site parking, and gym membership.
• Access to PerkBox with numerous discounts, including supermarket savings and weekend treats.
• Company benefits such as life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with buy options, and more.
• Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion.
• Commitment to development through training, apprenticeships, and continuous learning.

A day in the life of a Head Chef

• Train and lead culinary staff in standard food production techniques, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Handle ordering, menu planning, stock management, and P&L responsibilities.
• Maintain staff records, including training, performance, and shift checklists. Computer literacy is essential.
• Identify training needs and conduct relevant training sessions.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage team schedules and empower staff to deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, waste management, and supply chain protocols.

Ideal candidate profile

• Relevant culinary qualifications.
• Previous experience as a Head Chef.
• Clean Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and a can-do approach.

If this role excites you, apply now and demonstrate the value you can bring.

Job Reference: 585389