Your Aramark journey starts here Do you love working as part of a team in a busy environment? Do you love making food that puts a smile on peoples faces? Looking for a fresh new challenge where no day is the same? Are you a confident leader and looking for a new kitchen to demonstrate your talent in? If so, we have a job for you We are currently recruiting a Head Chef to work with our team at Colchester Institute, CO3 3LL Perks of the job ⦁ £26,510.35 annual salary ⦁ Full time – 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 7am - 3.30pm ⦁ No weekends Offering a great work life balance ⦁ Free on site parking ⦁ 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 ⦁ 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 ⦁ You’ll be preparing and serving food to the highest standard ⦁ Management of the kitchen ⦁ Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily ⦁ Ensure tasks are allocated so teams are fully utilised ⦁ Producing food in line with the recipe sheets ⦁ Full knowledge of all menu items served ⦁ Organising monthly stock count and conduct appropriate brand standard audits ⦁ Support the effective delivery of special functions or events ⦁ Ensuring that we deliver high quality service to the mess members and other military personnel ⦁ Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage ⦁ Placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage ⦁ Completing all shift opening and closing checklists and due diligence ⦁ Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks. ⦁ Assist in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans ⦁ Undertake relevant training as required Experience Food hygiene certificate level 3 or willing to work towards it on our e-learning platform Confident leader and able to lead by example 3 years or more experience managing a team of chefs in a busy kitchen environment Previous experience in a client facing role or a retail branded environment Relevant culinary qualification Good level of spoken English Security clearance and a DBS check is required About Aramark Northern Europe - Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Northern Europe - About Aramark Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.