Head Chef

Aramark; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,115 - 36,685; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Free meal on shift

Employee Benefits app with GP & many e

Life assurance & pension contributions

Generous holiday & apprenticeships/tr\

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead a small team including a Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter. You will ensure high quality meals in line with OpEx standards, manage budgets, and drive seasonal menu cycles.

You will have NVQ Level 3 Catering, Level 3 Food Safety, COSHH training, and at least 3 years’ Head Chef experience, plus IT literacy and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification.
• COSHH training completed.
• At least 3 years’ experience at Head Chef level.
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Fully manage kitchen operations and OpX menu planning/stock management.
• Budget planning to meet revenue and GP KPI targets.
• Plan seasonal menu cycles and production requirements.
• Weekly ordering and waste control within targets.
• Manage deliveries and temperature checks.
• Handle Opening and Closing checks for the kitchen.
• Support managerial admin tasks as required.

Skills

IT literate

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering

Level 3 Food Safety

COSHH trained

3 years’ experience at Head Chef level

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1ET

Pay:£31,900/per annum

We’relooking for a Head Chef to join our team to help create a welcoming space for our customers. As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, always ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. You will lead and support a small team, including a Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter, while preparing high-quality meals in line with Opex standards.

• Uniform provided, free on-site parking & free meal on shift
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more)
• Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.

Whatyou’lldo:

The Head Chef has full responsibility for managing the Kitchen Operations, including:

• Full management of the kitchen operations with supported use of the company’s Menu Planning and Stock Management – OpX;
• Budget planning to ensure KPI’s for revenue and GP are met;
• planning seasonal Menu Cycles;
• projection of production requirements;
• weekly ordering;
• Managing waste levels within stated targets;
• Management of all deliveries including temperature checks;
• Management of all Opening and Closing Checks;
• Supporting the Manager Roles administrative functions when required including absences required.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering
• Level 3 Food Safety
• COSHH trained
• 3 years’ experience at Head Chef level
• IT literate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

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.