Lead Chef

Aramark; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Term time only – 39 weeks

Free parking

PerkBox discounts

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a talented Lead Chef for Alperton Upper School in London. The role is a permanent, full-time position in the Education sector, offering 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with term-time working for 39 weeks per year.

You will be responsible for effective production, knowledge of menu items, and maintaining high hygiene standards aligned with Aramark requirements. DBS checks will be conducted as part of safeguarding commitments, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Able to pass DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

DBS checks

Job description

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AramarkUKare currently recruitinga talented and dedicatedLeadChefin their Education sector to joinour teamatAlperton Upper School,HA0 4JE.

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 referencesand a DBScheckin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role


• 40hours per week


• Monday to Friday


• Term time only - 39 working weeks


• Free parking


• Youwill have access toPerkBox- which includes 100's ofdiscounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shopand weekend treats!


• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions,term time only, and many moreperks!


• You will also be joininga great team, with fabulous careerprospectand 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, soyourlearning journey can continue!

Job Responsibilities

• 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 andidentifyany anomalies and incidents


• Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction


• Assistingin the compilation of all shifts opening and closing checklists

Key Requirements:

• Excellent team player


• Excellent communication abilities


• Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures Able to pass DBS checks

About Aramark

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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 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.