Title:  Head Chef

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 full time 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 Vimy Sgt’s Mess, Vimy Barracks, DL9 3LS
 

Perks of the job

⦁    £24,000 per year
⦁    Full time – 35 hours a week – 5/7 including weekend work
⦁    Discounted meals on shift
⦁    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

You’ll be preparing and serving food to the highest standard
⦁    Management of a single large kitchen with a team of Chefs and Assistants
⦁    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 all kitchen financials (stock, labour cost etc)
⦁    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

• Previous experience of working in catering and/or Mess operational role
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication 
• Knowledge/qualification in Health & Safety and Food Safety
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• One of the following qualification’s or equivalent; BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City and Guild 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3
   

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.