Title:  Chef

Your Aramark journey starts here

Are you currently working as a Commis or CDP and looking for a new challenge?
Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces?
Looking for a flexible role with no late evenings?
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 Chef to work with our team at RAF Lossiemouth, Junior Ranks Kitchen, IV31 6HD

Perks of the job

• £11.99 per hour
• Full time – 35 hours a week – 5 days over 7 including some weekend shifts
• Shifts ranging between 6am – 8pm
• 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!
• on, hygiene and other matters pertaining to the efficiency of the kitchen.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Catering for up to 400 personnel
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertake relevant training as required

Experience

• Culinary qualification desirable or at least 2 years experience in a similar role
• Excellent team player and communicator
• A confident chef
• Security checks & DBS required for this role
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate