Your Aramark journey starts here
Aramark UK is currently recruiting for a Chef Shift Lead to join our Defence sector. You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen and supervising a team of Chefs and Assistants, ensuring each shift runs smoothly. You will be reporting into the General Manager on site at Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.
What's in it for you:
* £13.50 per hour
* Full time – 40 hours per week – 5 days over 7 including some weekend work
* Discounted meals on duty / Free parking
* Free uniform and safety shoes provided
* Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service, you can even opt to buy additional days per year
* Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
* Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression, alongside excellent career progression opportunities. We love to promote from within
* A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more
A day in the life of a Chef Shift Lead:
* You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants
* Ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards
* Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu
* Carrying out stock checks and ensuring stock rotation is being carried out correctly
* Overall accountability for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development.
* Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using the Aramark systems and brand standards.
* Complete weekly audits in all locations for both back of house and front of house to ensure the unit is delivering the required standards and GP% - act quickly to rectify any issues
* Determine the food offer from Aramark standard menu to ensure it meets customer demands and is profitable
* Handle customer complaints in a professional manner
* Ensure team meetings and daily briefings take place for all food items for every shift, necessary information and any critical updates in partnership with the General Manager
* Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met
* Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation
* Manage incidents, near misses and health & safety issues in line with company policies, ensuring all paperwork and checklists are complete and maintained.
* Support other sites when required
You'll be set up for success if you have:
* A real passion for all things food
* Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
* Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3) or willing to obtain through our e learning site
* Previous experience managing a team of Chefs and working in a busy kitchen environment
* Are customer focused, an excellent communicator and team player
* Able to prioritise and delegate, supporting your team members and leading them to success.
* DBS checks required