Title:  Chef Manager

Your Aramark journey starts here

Are you looking to work in a fun but busy environment as part of a team delivering service and to an array of customers?
Are you looking for a challenge on a mainly Monday – Friday basis?
Are you a confident leader and looking for your next team to lead to success?
Want to join a cracking team and a business that has opportunities across the UK?
If the answer is yes, then read on. We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to be a part of our integral team at Weeton Barracks, Preston, PR4 3JQ

What's in it for you

• A salary of £27,758 per year
• 40 hours per week – Mainly Monday – Friday with some evening/weekend work
• Shifts ranging between 6am – 8pm (dependant on business needs)
• Free staff meal on shift
• Life assurance and Pension scheme
• MyStaffShop discounts – including savings on your weekly supermarket shop!
• Cycle2Work Scheme and Refer a friend Scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available, enabling you to earn whilst you learn!
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to but to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided, we do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.

What you’ll be doing

• You will be managing a team of Chefs across the kitchens on site. You will be responsible for all Chefs/Back of house team members.
• Team rotas, processing payroll and staff training
• Placing orders and managing stock and wastage
• Preparing menus for functions and other special events
• Using Aramark systems (OPX, Aratrade, Myworklife etc)
• Overseeing production throughout
• Completing your daily checks and paperwork efficiently
• Ensure all recipes / specs are followed
• You will support the culinary team in the delivery of great food
• Prepare and cook a variety of food following recipe cards
• Ensure food is correctly stored according to food safety policies and guidelines
• Ensure all staff training is up to date and daily duties are delegated.

Qualifications:

• A DBS check will be required to complete your application
• Previous management experience (at least 3 years) and cheffing experience essential (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
• Previous experience managing a kitchen and large team.
• Be a confident chef and leader
• Experience in our systems is desirable however training will be given to the successful candidate