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Job title: Chef Manager
Location: Idsall School, TF11 8PD
Working hours: Mon – Fri 40 hours/week, shift 7.00-15.30 (30 Minute Unpaid Break). 40 working weeks (and 4.809 weeks holiday pay)
Hourly Rate/Salary: £27,000
Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.
You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team, and leading your team to success.
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 very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
What we offer:
* This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, (Monday - Friday). Shift is 7:00 – 15:30 (30-minute unpaid break), leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
* You will have access to our Employee Benefits Platform - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 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 perks.
* You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
* We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Chef Manager:
* Produce hot and cold food for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime.
* Supervise portion numbers, control food wastage on site and take appropriate action as the need arises.
* Maintain a financial information system as required by Aramark and client.
* Organise and coordinate hospitality – alongside leading the team to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards
* Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products
* Place orders and stock rotation, carrying out regular stock takes and completing the relevant back-office paperwork.
* Handle customer complaints as required
* Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met
You will be set up for success if you have:
* Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
* Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
* Relevant culinary/cookery qualification and previous on the job experience – ideally within a post-high school environment.
* Knowledge of financial processing and an understanding of P&L and stocktaking.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 595167.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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 – careers@aramark.co.uk.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.