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.
Join Our Team as a Head Chef
Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team at JRDF, ATC Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0QQ. You will be responsible for kitchen operations, cost efficiency, and the production of innovative, quality food and menus aligned with budgets to enhance sales.
We aim to make work-life balance achievable while working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world-leading organization. Aramark provides top-tier contract catering services across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education sectors. Our teams boast some of the best culinary and catering talent in the UK.
Eligibility Requirements
* Must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years
* Legal right to work in the UK
* Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks
What We Offer
* Full-time position, 37.5 hours/week, with shifts from 6am-2pm (early) and 12pm-8pm (late), leaving evenings free
* Annual salary of £30,192 (£15.43/hour)
* Free on-site parking, uniform, and safety shoes
* Access to Employee Benefits via Perkbox, including online GP and discounts
* Company benefits such as life assurance, pension, holiday entitlement with option to buy more
* Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion
* Training, development, and apprenticeship schemes
Daily Responsibilities
* Training and leading culinary and kitchen staff, ensuring quality food presentation
* Identifying training needs, conducting training on procedures, equipment, and policies
* Maintaining staff records and performance data, being computer literate
* Developing innovative, cost-effective solutions
* Building and maintaining client and customer relationships
* Empowering staff to deliver excellent customer service
* Ensuring compliance with operational standards, managing waste, menus, recipes, and supply chain
Candidate Requirements
* NVQ Level 1 & 2 in culinary skills
* Clean Enhanced DBS
* Experience in educational environments preferred
* Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
* Residency in the UK for the past 3 years with legal right to work
About Aramark UK
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively supporting employees with disabilities, and ensuring accessible recruitment processes. For accommodations or questions, contact careers@aramark.co.uk. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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