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Lead Chef - Aramark UK at King Henry VIII School
Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Lead Chef to join our new team at King Henry VIII School, Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny, NP7 6EP. You will work in Wales' first all-through 3-19 school, serving up to 1000 pupils daily. Your responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring cost efficiency, and creating innovative, quality menus within budget.
We promote a healthy work-life balance in hospitality, supporting your culinary career with a global leader. Aramark provides top-tier contract catering across the UK, including sectors like Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education. Our teams boast some of the UK's best culinary talent.
What We Offer:
* Full-time position, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, shifts between 7am – 3:30pm, evenings and weekends off.
* Annual salary of £28,776.
* Free meals and on-site parking.
* Access to benefits app with discounts on shopping and leisure.
* Company benefits including life assurance, pension, generous holiday allowance (with buy options), and more.
* Opportunities for career advancement, internal promotions, and ongoing training, including apprenticeships.
A Day in the Life of a Lead Chef:
* Maintain standards and quality in an educational setting.
* Lead, develop, and engage culinary professionals.
* Innovate cost-effective culinary solutions.
* Oversee the culinary team to ensure food presentation quality, train staff in standard food production and safety practices.
* Mentor staff on food quality and safety, recognize performance.
* Build client and customer relationships, stay updated on culinary trends.
* Foster excellent customer service, address feedback, and resolve issues promptly.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in a management role developing culinary solutions.
* At least 5 years as head chef managing a team and food/labor operations.
* Qualified in culinary or kitchen management.
If you're interested, apply now to showcase your value. Job Reference: 570902
About Aramark:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting employees of all abilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments. For accommodations or inquiries, contact our recruitment team at [emailprotected]. Join us in creating an empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
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