Title:  Head Steward

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Head Steward to join our team working at Cambrai Officers Mess, Munster Barracks, DL9 3PZ 

You will be responsible for supervising the team in the provision of quality laundry, accommodation, mess-room, and janitorial services, always adhering to health and safety. 

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.  

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.  

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, (shift pattern, 5 days over 7 including weekends) Shifts range between 08:00 and 16:00, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within hospitality. There may be a requirementasked to work evenings and weekends. 
• The pay rate is £12.51/hour. 
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.  
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.   
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.  
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.  
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.  

A day in the life of a Head Steward:

• Supervision of services within the Mess operational business area.
• Accountability for the effective supervision and performance of frontline colleagues within the mess, ensuring delivery of steward services to the required standard.
• Assist with function preparation as directed by the mess manager i.e. silver cleaning, dining room layout, napkins etc.
• Completion of company paperwork.
• Reception duties & messing.
• Cash handling and till operation.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• A DBS check will be required to complete the application process 
• Basic knowledge of health and safety and food safety requirements. 
• Previous experience of working in a Mess in an operational role
• Good numerical and communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) is desirable

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 

Job Reference 604056.  

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.   

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. 

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