Title:  Head Chef

Requisition #:  505967
Location: 

Catterick, NYK, GB

Career Area:  Culinary
Description: 

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 Marne Barracks, Catterick Garrison, DL10 7NP

Perks of the job

  • £12.13 per hour
  • Full time – 37.5 hours a week, 5 days out of 7
  • Free meal on duty
  • Free on site parking
  • Free uniform provided
  • NEST pension contribution and Life insurance 
  • Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service 
  • 2 weeks leave in summer and at 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
  • 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 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.