Lead Chef - Education Catering, 37.5h, Term-Time

Aramark; Pontefract; Remote; GBP 2,921,000 - 3,570,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Free parking

Gym access

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting a talented Chef to manage in-house food operations at New College Pontefract, WF8 4QR. The role offers a 37.5-hour week (6am-2pm), Monday to Friday, term-time only (39 weeks), in a permanent position with a salary of £24,575.07.

Benefits include a free meal on shift, free parking, gym access, and PerkBox discounts. Training and career progression are strong within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Chef level.
• IT literate and able to manage kitchen IT systems.
• Passionate about food, team leadership and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and guide the team when Head Chef is absent.
• Organise and support the team to ensure smooth daily operation.
• Produce meals in line with recipe sheets and knowledge of allergens.
• Manage production and stock, place orders, record wastage, receive deliveries, and store items using FIFO.
• Carry out daily/weekly deep cleans and train staff on sections.

Skills

Chef level experience

IT literate

Passionate about food and people

Job description

Aramark UK are recruiting a talented Chef to manage in-house food operations at New College Pontefract, WF8 4QR. The role offers a 37.5-hour week (6am-2pm), Monday to Friday, term-time only (39 weeks), in a permanent position with a salary of £24,575.07.

Benefits include a free meal on shift, free parking, gym access, and PerkBox discounts. Training and career progression are strong within a supportive team.