Chef Shift Lead

You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants. - Ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards. - Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu. - Carrying out stock checks and ensuring stock rotation is being carried out correctly - Overall accountability for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development. - Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using the Aramark systems and brand standards. - Complete weekly audits in all locations for both back of house and front of house to ensure the unit is delivering the required standards and GP% - act quickly to rectify any issues. - Determine the food offer from Aramark
standard menu to ensure it meets customer demands and is profitable. - Handle customer complaints in a professional manner. - Ensure team meetings and daily briefings take place for all food items for every shift, necessary information and any critical updates in partnership with the General Manager. - Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met. - Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation. - Manage incidents, near misses and health & safety issues in line with company policies, ensuring all paperwork and checklists are complete and maintained. - Support other sites when required.

A real passion for all things food! - Are customer focused, an excellent communicator and team player - Able to prioritise and delegate, supporting your team members and leading them to success. - DBS checks required

- Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) - Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3) or willing to obtain through our e learning site - Previous experience managing a team of Chefs and working in a busy kitchen environment

Full time - 40 hours per week - 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. - Discounted meals on duty / Free parking. - Free uniform and safety shoes provided. - Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service, you can even opt to buy additional days per year. - Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme. - Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression, alongside excellent career progression opportunities. We love to promote from within. - A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more.