Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team working in Glencorse Army Barracks, Milton Bridge, Penicuik, EH26 0NP.
You will be responsible for the kitchen operation, cost efficiency and production of innovative quality food/menus in line with agreed budgets to improve sales.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
What we offer:
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week,shift pattern primarily Monday
- Friday. Shifts between 08:30 and 17:00, leaving your evenings free
- a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
- Annual salary £27,132.56
- Discounted meals on duty, parking on-site.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.We are passionate about developing our people and over training and development. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Head Chef:
- To share responsibility with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager for the checking and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit.
- Training and leading culinary and kitchen employees to use standard methodology food production technique andensure quality in final presentation of food.
- Identifying the training needs of staff and carryingout relevant training in new procedures, methods of working or use of new equipment and cleaning products. Implementing any new company policy decisions and training staff accordingly. Maintainingall staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data. Computer literate. Multi-tasking as well as ability to simplify the agenda for the team is essential.
- Capability to developinnovative solutions in the most financially efficient way possible.
- Develops and maintains effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship.
- Empowers team to deliver excellence in customer service. Investigates concerns and respond to needs relating to the catering service and takes corrective action.
- Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through handling customer driven menus and labour standards. Understands end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensures only authorised suppliers are used.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Ideally previous experience and knowledge of food production within defence/contract catering sector.
- Leadership and delegation skills (coaching and development) with an ability to communicate at all levels; both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of integrated food safety management system.
- Flexible approach.
- Knowledge of stock management and GP Margin achievement.
- Lived in UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 551231.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
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 – careers28@aramark.co.uk.jtn.cvconv.com.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
A day in the life of a Head Chef:
- To share responsibility with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager for the checking and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit.
- Training and leading culinary and kitchen employees to use standard methodology food production technique andensure quality in final presentation of food.
- Identifying the training needs of staff and carryingout relevant training in new procedures, methods of working or use of new equipment and cleaning products. Implementing any new company policy decisions and training staff accordingly. Maintainingall staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data. Computer literate. Multi-tasking as well as ability to simplify the agenda for the team is essential.
- Capability to developinnovative solutions in the most financially efficient way possible.
- Develops and maintains effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship.
- Empowers team to deliver excellence in customer service. Investigates concerns and respond to needs relating to the catering service and takes corrective action.
- Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through handling customer driven menus and labour standards. Understands end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensures only authorised suppliers are used.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Ideally previous experience and knowledge of food production within defence/contract catering sector.
- Leadership and delegation skills (coaching and development) with an ability to communicate at all levels; both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of integrated food safety management system.
- Flexible approach.
- Knowledge of stock management and GP Margin achievement.
- Lived in UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 551231.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week,shift pattern primarily Monday
- Friday. Shifts between 08:30 and 17:00, leaving your evenings free
- a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
- Annual salary £27,132.56
- Discounted meals on duty, parking on-site.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.We are passionate about developing our people and over training and development. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
Start Date: 18.12.2024
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