Title:  Head Chef

Aramark UK is looking for a Head Chef to lead the culinary team at one of our London sites, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney, London.

Love creating meals that put a smile on people’s faces? This role will oversee patient dining, the on-site café and hospitality. The role is permanent and full-time (40 hours / week) working to a 5 over 7 pattern.

There are 100-120 patients at the hospital with 50% on a regular diet and 50% on a modified texture diet. Three meals a day are provided to the patients, and these are cooked fresh on-site. The Head chef is primarily responsible for cooking all food orders in an efficient manner being compliant to IDDSI guidelines.

An Enhanced DBS check will be needed for this position. Interested? Read on!

What's in it for you:

• A salary of £45,000, DOE
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Free meal on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

• Lead the catering services team, encouraging best practice in all areas
• Ensure Opx and waste management processes are in place and ensure food is IDDSI compliant
• Ensure food allergies or dietary requirements are monitored and communicated
• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Advocate staff compliance to ensure a safe high quality and cost-effective service
• Manage food ordering software issues and investigate feedback / complaints
• Develop and work closely with General Manager, SLT and Dieticians on seasonal menu and meal tasting
• Support the client along with General Manager on IDDSI, CQC and PLACE audits
• Support the General Manager to lead future catering projects
• Compliance with CQUIN healthier choices on retail account

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Good knowledge of the IDDSI framework would be preferable for this position
• Previous experience in a similar care home or contract catering environment (healthcare)
• NVQ Level 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• IT skills, great technical communication and Microsoft packages experience
• Good knowledge of food production methods
• Extensive knowledge on food allergens
• An assertive yet approachable / helpful outlook

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

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 

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