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 role which gives you plenty of time off in the school holidays? 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 Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU Perks of the job ⦁ £18,000 per year – equated pay ⦁ Full time – 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Term time only ⦁ Shifts ranging between 7am – 2.30pm ⦁ Free meal on duty ⦁ Free uniform provided ⦁ NEST pension contribution and Life insurance ⦁ Lots of holiday entitlement over the Summer and Christmas ⦁ 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 ⦁ Preparing and serving food to the highest standard ⦁ Management of a small team of chefs and FOH staff; manage staff rotas ⦁ Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily ⦁ Producing food in line with the recipe sheets; full knowledge of all menu items served ⦁ Menu planning and stock control ⦁ Preparing and cooking meals for students ⦁ 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 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 Previous experience in a similar role required A confident leader Strong culinary skills in cooking off concept menus Enhanced DBS required