Kitchen Manager

Aramark; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Kidlington is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations, including meal preparation and stock management. The ideal candidate has experience in contract catering, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer service. Join a diverse team dedicated to quality and career development. Free meals and additional perks are included in the role.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Blue Light Membership access

Life assurance and pension

Career development opportunities

Internal promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of written and spoken English.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare hot and cold food for service.
• Manage stock flow and rotation.
• Handle customer complaints.
• Coach team members on kitchen tasks.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Timekeeping

Education

NVG catering or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team - Kitchen Manager Wanted!

Location: Kidlington OX5 1RE
Job Ref: 596979
Pay: £16.00/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week
Shifts: 5 out of 7 days, including weekend work depending on the schedule (not limited to Saturday mornings).

We're hiring a Kitchen Manager to join our passionate team at Campsfield IRC.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team, and leading your team to success.

What You'll Do:

• Produce hot and cold food for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime.
• Be accountable for stock flow and rotation of products.
• Place orders and stock rotation, carrying out regular stock takes and completing the relevant back-office paperwork.
• Handle customer complaints as required.
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met.

What We're Looking For:

• NVG catering or equivalent cooking experience in a contract catering environment.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Customer service experience.
• Good timekeeping.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free meals on shift + free parking.
• Access to Blue Light Membership and our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
• Career development, training & apprenticeships.
• Internal promotion opportunities - we love to grow our own!

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your career journey.

We're also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible to all. We offer reasonable adjustments at every stage-from application through to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

Join us in building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

Apply now and show us the unique value you bring.

What You'll Do:

• Produce hot and cold food for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime.
• Be accountable for stock flow and rotation of products.
• Place orders and stock rotation, carrying out regular stock takes and completing the relevant back-office paperwork.
• Handle customer complaints as required.
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met.

What We're Looking For:

• NVG catering or equivalent cooking experience in a contract catering environment.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Customer service experience.
• Good timekeeping.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.