Title:  Head Chef

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 Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth PO10 8DH

Perks of the job

• £13.25 per hour
• Full time – 35 hours a week, 5 days out of 7
• Shifts range between 6.30am – 8pm
• Catering facilities on site
• Free on site parking
• 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
• 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 the kitchen
• 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 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

• Confident leader and able to lead by example
• 3 years or more experience managing a team of chefs in a busy kitchen environment
• Previous experience in a client facing role or a retail branded environment 
• A driving licence is desirable due to the location of the site
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Good level of spoken English
• Security clearance and a DBS check is required
   

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.