Title:  Head Chef

Requisition #:  499604
Location: 

Woking, SRY, GB

Career Area:  Culinary
Description: 

Your Aramark journey starts here

Do you love working as part of a team in a busy environment?
Do you love making food that puts a smile on peoples faces?
Looking for a fresh new challenge where no day is the same?
Are you a confident leader and looking for a new kitchen to demonstrate your talent in?
If so, we have a job for you!
We are currently recruiting a Head Chef to work with our team at Pirbright Barracks, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0QQ

Perks of the job

⦁    £14.84 per hour
⦁    Full time – 37.5 hours a week, 5 days out of 7
⦁    Shifts ranging between 5am – 7.30pm
⦁    Free meal on duty
⦁    Free on site parking
⦁    Free uniform provided
⦁    NEST pension contribution and Life insurance 
⦁    Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service 
⦁    2 weeks leave in summer and at Christmas!
⦁    Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
⦁    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!

What you'll be doing

⦁    You’ll be preparing and serving food to the highest standard

⦁    Running shifts and guiding your team

⦁    Producing up to 1000 meals at a time 

⦁    Management of the kitchen

⦁    Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily

⦁    Ensure tasks are allocated so teams are fully utilised 

⦁    Producing food in line with the recipe sheets

⦁    Full knowledge of all menu items served

⦁    Organising monthly stock count and conduct appropriate brand standard audits

⦁    Support the effective delivery of special functions or events 

⦁    Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage

⦁    Placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage

⦁    Completing all shift opening and closing checklists and due diligence 

⦁    Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

⦁    Assist in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans

⦁    Undertake relevant training as required 

Experience

  • Must have lived in the UK for 3+ years to pass security checks 
  • Confident leader and able to lead by example
  • Previous experience managing a team in a busy high volume kitchen environment
  • Relevant culinary qualification
  • Security clearance and a DBS check is required
     

About Aramark

Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.