Title:  Commis Chef

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Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Sous Chef to join the fantastic team at one of our fabulous education sites; Uppingham School, Rutland.

This is an exciting, permanent & full-time opportunity reporting to the Head Chef & Group Executive Chef on site. The role will assume responsibility for all food production across breakfast, lunch & dinner service from one main kitchen You will also support with any planned ad hoc hospitality requirements throughout the year.

Uppingham – Uppingham School is an Independent School that has numerous locations throughout the town. There are fifteen boarding houses in total & two Hub kitchens across the site, some houses have in house Chef’s. Hub Kitchen’s prepare food for six houses & it is then delivered to various houses. The required role would be based in the HUB Kitchen’s.

What's in it for you:

• We are offering a salary of £22,000
• Full time, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7, including weekend work, as required
• Worklife positive working hours
• Company Pension
• Discounted or Free food
• Transport links close by
• Communal facilities including secure bike spaces & lockers
• MyStaff Shop discounts
• Generous Annual Leave - increasing in line with service
• EAP in house mental health champion
• Learning & Development through onsite & online training
• Free parking 

A day in the life of a Commis Chef:

• Preparing & cooking meals for pupils Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in either a small hub kitchen or a boarding house kitchen.
• Supporting with food orders
• Check all food is compliant with Allergens and Natasha’s law.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries & stock checks
• Placing food orders & maintaining kitchen records
• 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

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

• Experience operating as a Commis Chef or above
• Organised with a hands-on ability and strong work ethic
• Passion for people and food 
• A full UK driving licence