Title:  Chef Manager

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team working at Tewkesbury School, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF

You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team and leading your team to success.

We have an outdoor catering pod and sheltered eating area, a café in the Sixth Form Centre and use a cashless catering facility.

Aramark offer a wide choice of hot and cold items at all three service times which will allow your child a good choice of meals from a nutritionally analysed menu, sourced using local suppliers.  Menus will include a range of main meal options served with or without a dessert, vegetarian choices, gluten free options, pasta dishes, jacket potatoes, salad options and a wide choice of freshly prepared sandwiches, baguettes, wraps and fruit pots.  A range of drinks are also offered.

What we offer: 

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, term time only. The occasional weekend may be required for events.
• We are offering a salary of between £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Free meals and parking.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - 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 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 Chef Manager:

• Hot and cold food production for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime. 
• You will be organising and coordinating hospitality – alongside leading the team to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards
• Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products
• Placing orders and stock rotation, carrying out regular stock takes and completing the relevant back office paperwork.
• Handle customer complaints as required 
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met 

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Must be able to pass full security vetting and Enhanced DBS checks
• Relevant culinary/cookery qualification and previous on the job experience – ideally within a school environment.
• Previous management experience 
• Knowledge of financial processing and an understanding of P&L and stocktaking.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 
Job Reference 565162
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
 

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.