Title:  Chef Shift Lead

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK is currently recruiting for a Chef Shift Lead to join our Defence sector. You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen and supervising a team of Chefs and Assistants, ensuring each shift runs smoothly. You will be reporting into the General Manager on site at Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3PZ.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.

What’s in it for you:

• £13.50 per hour
• Full time – 40 hours per week – 5 days over 7 including some weekend work 
• Discounted meals on duty / Free parking
• Free uniform and safety shoes provided
• Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service, you can even opt to buy additional days per year! 
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression, alongside excellent career progression opportunities. We love to promote from within! 
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!
   

A day in the life of a Chef Shift Lead:

• You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants
• Ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards
• Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu
• Carrying out stock checks and ensuring stock rotation is being carried out correctly
• Overall accountability for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development.
• Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using the Aramark systems and brand standards.
• Complete weekly audits in all locations for both back of house and front of house to ensure the unit is delivering the required standards and GP% - act quickly to rectify any issues
• Determine the food offer from Aramark standard menu to ensure it meets customer demands and is profitable
• Handle customer complaints in a professional manner
• Ensure team meetings and daily briefings take place for all food items for every shift, necessary information and any critical updates in partnership with the General Manager
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met
• Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation
• Manage incidents, near misses and health & safety issues in line with company policies, ensuring all paperwork and checklists are complete and maintained.
• Support other sites when required

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• A real passion for all things food!
• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
• Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3) or willing to obtain through our e learning site
• Previous experience managing a team of Chefs and working in a busy kitchen environment 
• Are customer focused, an excellent communicator and team player
• Able to prioritise and delegate, supporting your team members and leading them to success.
• DBS checks required