Term-Time Executive Chef, Boarding House Kitchen

Aramark Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyStaff Shop discounts

Generous Annual Leave

EAP in house mental health champion

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking an experienced Boarding House Chef for an independent school in Uppingham. You will lead a kitchen serving 75 students daily, manage breakfast, lunch and dinner, and maintain high standards of hygiene, service and presentation.

You will also support P&L management, administration and weekly cleaning schedules while building strong relationships with staff and pupils. The role requires a passion for food, strong leadership, and the ability to drive quality and innovation in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a chef role with ability to cater for large numbers while keeping events personal.
• Strong leadership capable of developing training and inspiring the team.
• Real passion for food and customer service with enthusiasm and drive.
• Innovation in food development and staying current with trends is essential.
• Excellent communication at all levels to coordinate across teams.
• Outstanding culinary skills and high standards for quality and presentation.
• Good financial understanding to manage costs and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operation feeding 75 students daily.
• Direct breakfast, lunch and dinner production and ensure high service standards.
• Maintain food hygiene, service, and presentation to a high standard.
• Support with managing P&L and all related financials.
• Deliver first-class food across service periods and shifts.
• Manage administration and daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Ensure compliance with processes and checklists across the site.
• Build strong relationships with house team and boarding pupils.

Skills

Chef experience

People leadership

Food passion

Food innovation

Communication

Culinary skills

Financial understanding

Quality standards

Organisational skills

Can do attitude

Job description

Aramark Ltd is seeking an experienced Boarding House Chef for an independent school in Uppingham. You will lead a kitchen serving 75 students daily, manage breakfast, lunch and dinner, and maintain high standards of hygiene, service and presentation.

You will also support P&L management, administration and weekly cleaning schedules while building strong relationships with staff and pupils. The role requires a passion for food, strong leadership, and the ability to drive quality and innovation in