Head Chef - Education Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovation

Aramark; Askham Bryan; On-site; 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 to lead the catering operation at Askham Bryan College, York. You will manage a small team, control stock and menus, and ensure cost efficiency while delivering quality food within budget.

The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. A DBS check is required and there is on-site parking, employee perks, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Can do attitude

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive in attitude

Education

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Head Chef to lead the catering operation at Askham Bryan College, York. You will manage a small team, control stock and menus, and ensure cost efficiency while delivering quality food within budget.

The role is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. A DBS check is required and there is on-site parking, employee perks, and training opportunities.