Head Chef

Aramark; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Employee Discount app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Head Chef at Askham Bryan College, York. You will lead a small catering team, manage stock, and oversee menu cycles and food offerings to deliver high-quality meals within agreed budgets.

Based in a educational environment, the role emphasises safeguarding, safety compliance, and staff development. The position offers structured training, opportunities for progression, and a supportive, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
• Clean Enhanced DBS.
• Experience in a similar educational environment.

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

Strong interpersonal skills

Can-do attitude

Proactive in attitude

Education

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills

Job description

Location: Askham Bryan College, York, YO23 3FR
Salary: £30,452.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with occasional weekends)
Shift times: TBA

Aramark UK are currently recruiting aHead Chefto join our team working inAskham Bryan College.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• Free parking on-site.
• You will have access to our Employee Discount app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions and many more perks.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospect 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• An enhanced DBS

If this role appeals to you, then show us the value you will bring.

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.