Title:  2nd Chef

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a 2nd Chef to join our team working at Combined Mess, Keogh Barracks, Mytchett, Ash Vale, Aldershot GU12 5RQ.

You will be responsible for working collaboratively with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality, and brand standards.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. 

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, (shift pattern of 5 days out of 7, including some weekends). Shifts are Earlies 06:00 to 14:00 and Lates, 12:00 to 20:00.
• Annual salary is £28,842 (£14.74/hour),
• Free meals, parking, uniform and safety shoes, and gym access.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app (Perkbox) - which includes online GP access, 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 benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

A day in the life of a 2nd Chef:

• Reporting to the Sous Chef, working with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.
• Preparing food for military dining facilities and hospitality events.
• Assisting the Sous Chef with post-analysis and ensuring all shift opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertaking relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
• Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain via our online e-learning).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• DBS and security checks required.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you bring.

Job Reference 585523.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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

About Aramark UK

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.