Lead Chef

Aramark Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkBox

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Free parking

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Lead Chef for the Education sector at Alperton Upper School (HA0 4JE). The role covers all aspects of production, menu knowledge and waste management, ensuring high hygiene and brand standards. DBS checks required; 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time (39 weeks).

Includes perks such as PerkBox and pension contributions. The successful candidate will lead a kitchen team, maintain food quality and collaborate with education facilities to support student meals

Qualifications

• Previous catering/kitchen experience required
• Excellent team player
• Excellent communication abilities
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures
• Able to pass DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items served
• Manage production to minimise wastage
• Maintain food levels across all service periods
• Ensure high hygiene and safety standards per Aramark requirements
• Record volumes consumed and any overproduction
• Assist in opening/closing checklists for each shift

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a talented and dedicated Lead Chef in their Education sector to join our team at Alperton Upper School, HA0 4JE.,

• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production to ensure minimal wastage
• Maintenance of food levels throughout all service periods
• Maintenance of food quality and brand standards
• Ensuring the maintenance of high hygiene and health and safety standards in line with Aramark requirements and identify any anomalies and incidents
• Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction
• Assisting in the compilation of all shifts opening and closing checklists, 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 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] Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
• Previous catering/ kitchen experience required
• Excellent team player
• Excellent communication abilities
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures Able to pass DBS checks
• Permanent role
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Term time only - 39 working weeks
• £28,000
• Free parking
• You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats!
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, term time only, and many more perks!
• You will also be joining a great 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 your learning journey can continue!