Title:  Head Chef

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager to join our team working at  Hutchesons’ Grammar, G41 4NW.  

You will be responsible for the kitchen operation, cost efficiency and production of innovative quality food/menus in line with agreed budgets to improve sales. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and a PVG check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). 

What's in it for you:

• 40 hours per week  

• Monday to Friday  

• Permanent role  

• £17.50/ hour  

• Term time only- 38 working weeks  

• Free meals on shift  

• You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 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 perks.  

• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. We are passionate about developing our people and over training and development. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

Job Responsibilities

• Trains and leads culinary and kitchen employees to use standard methodology food production technique and ensure quality in final presentation of food. 

• Placing orders and menu planning, you will be responsible for stock management and managing your P&L. 

• Maintains all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data. Computer literate. Multi-tasking as well as ability to simplify the agenda for the team. is essential. 

• Identifies the training needs of staff and carries out the relevant training in new procedures, methods of working or use of new equipment and cleaning products. Implement any new company policy decisions and train staff accordingly. 

• Capability to develop innovative solutions in the most financially efficient way possible. 

• Managing the team and creating and coordinating kitchen team rotas. 

• Empowers team to deliver excellence in customer service. Investigates concerns and respond to needs relating to the catering service and takes corrective action. 

• Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through handling customer driven menus and labour standards. Understands end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensures only authorised suppliers are used. 

Key Requirements:

• Relevant culinary qualifications 

• Previous experience acting as a Head Chef 

• Clean Enhanced DBS. 

• Experience in a similar educational environment. 

• Can do attitude with a willingness to learn. Proactive in attitude. 

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

 
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk  

 
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.