Regional Chef

Aramark; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Regional Chef to support culinary operations across multiple school sites, delivering high-quality meals and leading site teams. You will help with production, menu delivery, training, and maintaining safety standards across the region.

The role requires strong cooking skills, adaptability to varied environments, and a passion for delivering excellent service. UK driving licence desirable; position based at multiple sites with regional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef Manager in catering.
• Strong culinary skills and ability to produce high-quality meals.
• Ability to adapt to different kitchens and teams.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Catering qualifications and food hygiene certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support catering operations across multiple sites within the region.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in line with company standards.
• Assist site teams during periods of absence, high demand, or special events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Support menu planning and implementation across sites.
• Train and mentor kitchen teams, sharing best practices and culinary expertise.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

Cooking qualifications

Food hygiene certification

Job description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Regional Chef to join our team at Bassaleg School, NP10 8NF. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and adaptable chef to support multiple catering operations across the region. You'll play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards, supporting site teams, and ensuring excellent service delivery across a variety of locations.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and flexible Regional Chef to provide culinary support across a number of sites. You will work closely with catering teams, assisting with food production, menu delivery, staff training, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys variety, thrives in different environments, and is passionate about delivering exceptional food and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support catering operations across multiple sites within the region
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in line with company standards
• Assist site teams during periods of absence, high demand, or special events
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
• Support menu planning and implementation across sites
• Train and mentor kitchen teams, sharing best practices and culinary expertise
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction

What's in it for You?

• 35 hours per week
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team
• Opportunity to work across a variety of sites and develop a broad range of skills

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Chef Manager, or similar catering role
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for producing high-quality food
• Ability to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments and teams
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good communication and leadership abilities
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel between sites
• Full UK driving licence is desirable
• Relevant catering qualifications and food hygiene certification are desirable

Additional Information

Additional Requirements

• Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Successful candidates must satisfy all pre-employment screening and security clearance requirements prior to commencing employment.

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

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. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments 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.

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