Shift Chef - Education Catering (Term Time, 6am-2pm)

Aramark; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Free parking

Gym access

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career progression

Training & apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a talented Chef to oversee in-house food service at New College Pontefract (WF8 4QR). You will lead kitchen operations, ensure high culinary standards and maintain safe, efficient service during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The role offers a stable schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term-time (39 weeks), with a free meal on shift, free parking and gym access, plus a range of employee perks and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Chef level.
• IT literate.
• Passionate about food and people.

Responsibilities

• You will be running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner – so organisation and the ability to thrive under pressure is required!
• You will be organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily, allocating tasks so that your team and time are fully utilised.
• You will be producing food in line with recipe sheets, and have full knowledge of all menu items served, including allergen information.
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage. You will also be placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage, alongside receiving deliveries, and ensuring they are stored correctly, and the FIFO method is followed.
• Carrying out deep cleans daily / weekly alongside your team, ensuring all staff are fully trained on their sections and have undertaken any relevant training as required.

Skills

Experience operating at Chef level

IT literate

Passionate about food and people

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a talented Chef to oversee in-house food service at New College Pontefract (WF8 4QR). You will lead kitchen operations, ensure high culinary standards and maintain safe, efficient service during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The role offers a stable schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term-time (39 weeks), with a free meal on shift, free parking and gym access, plus a range of employee perks and development opportunities.