Head Chef

Aramark Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in a dynamic hospitality environment. This role offers daytime hours and a Monday to Friday schedule, providing a rare work-life balance in the culinary world, with autonomy to innovate and develop menus.

You will manage food ordering, coordinate shifts, and uphold food safety standards while supporting training schemes and career development within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a chef role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to food safety and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and tea.
• Manage food ordering and OPX food management system tasks.
• Coordinate with different shifts to ensure accurate food production.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
• Innovate and contribute to menu development.

Skills

Chef experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Food safety

Health & safety

Job description

At Aramark UK, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef to take the lead in a dynamic and rewarding environment. With daytime hours and a Monday to Friday schedule, you'll enjoy a rare work-life balance in the culinary world. You'll have the autonomy to innovate, lead kitchen operations, and be part of a team that values your expertise. Plus, with access to employee benefits, training schemes, and career development, this role offers both stability and growth.

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

• Cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and tea
• Manage food ordering and complete OPX food management system tasks
• Coordinate with different shifts to ensure accurate food production
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness
• Innovate and contribute to menu development

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience in a chef role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to food safety and health & safety standards