Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, 35-Hour Week, No Weekends

Aramark; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP access

Employee discounts

Training and development

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aramark in Aberdeen is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen operation at Altens, AB12 3LE. You will deliver high-quality meals, drive standards, and develop the team while ensuring operational excellence.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, with no weekend work. Attractive benefits include a company pension, life assurance, EAP, discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent equivalent senior culinary experience (Head Chef/Sous Chef or senior culinary professional).
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high quality meals.
• Prepare, cook and present meals to customer expectations.
• Motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellent service.
• Plan menus and manage stock, orders, deliveries and rotation.
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety rules.
• Maintain cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Support training and development within the team.
• Build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Food safety

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark in Aberdeen is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen operation at Altens, AB12 3LE. You will deliver high-quality meals, drive standards, and develop the team while ensuring operational excellence.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, with no weekend work. Attractive benefits include a company pension, life assurance, EAP, discounts, and training opportunities.