Chef Shift Lead

Aramark UK is currently recruiting for a Chef Shift Lead to join our Defence sector. You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen and supervising a team of Chefs and Assistants, ensuring each shift runs smoothly. You will be reporting into the General Manager on site at Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation., 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

You'll be set up for success if you have

A real passion for all things food!
- 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
- 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

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

£13.50 per hour
- 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!