Your Aramark journey starts here
Are you currently working in the culinary world and looking for more responsibility?
Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces?
Looking for a flexible role?
Well, we have a job for you!
We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.
We are currently looking for a Head Chef to work with our integral team at Alanbrooke Barracks, YO7 3EY
Perks of the job
* Annual salary of £30,346.72
* Full time – 40 hours a week – 5 days over 7
* Shifts varying from 9am - 5.30pm
* Discounted meals on shift
* Free on site parking
* Free use of onsite gym
* Free uniform provided
* NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
* Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service
* Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
* Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
* A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!
What you'll be doing
* Lead the culinary operation & provide support for the production team
* Direct the preparation/duties to the duty chefs, commis chefs, beverage assistants and other kitchen staff.
* Arrange on and off duties for all staff, also ensure that your team has a great work/life balance, arrange rotas and manage cover for holidays
* Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems and Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff follow standards and regulations.
* Function work and planning, up to silver service level food
* You’ll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
* Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
* Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
* Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
* Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
* Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
* To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
* To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
* Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
* Full knowledge of all menu items served
* Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
* Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
* Undertake relevant training as required
Experience
* DBS and security checks to be completed
* Previous experience in a similar contract catering environment
* NVQ Level 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
* IT skills, great technical communication, and Microsoft packages experience
* Good knowledge of food production methods, keeping up to date with new methods.
* Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
* Impeccable leadership skills.
* To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
* The ability to organise your time and workload.
* A driving licence and access to own transport is desirable due to the location of the site