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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 Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk YO7 3EZ
What you'll be doing
- £29,212 per annum
- Full time – 40 hours a week, 5 days out of 7, mainly Monday – Friday with 1 in 4 weekends
- Shifts ranging between 7am – 8.30pm
- Catering facilities on site
- Free on site parking
- Free uniform provided
- NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
- Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service
- 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
- Management of a small team of chefs and FOH staff
- Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily
- Manage staff rotas
- 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
- Ensuring that we deliver high quality service to the mess members and other military personnel
- 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
- Experience managing a team of chefs in a busy kitchen environment
- Knowledge of food safety legislation eg allergens, Natasha’s Law
- Food safety level 3 preferred but training can be provided if not at this level
- Relevant culinary qualification
- Good level of spoken English
- 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.
