Head Chef
Aramark Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Head Chef
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Aramark Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 22 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b853adbe164f4fefb6a377ffbbeaf0e8
Full Job Description
- Lead the culinary operation & provide support for the production team
- Direct the preparation/duties to the kitchen staff
- Arrange on and off duties for all staff, also ensure that your team has a great work/life balance, arrange rotas and manage cover for holidays
- Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines
- Function work and planning, up to silver service level food
- You'll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
- Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
- Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
- Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
- Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
- Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
- Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
- Undertake relevant training as required
Are you currently working in the culinary world and looking for more responsibility? Love creating meals that put a smile on people's faces? Well, we have a job for you!, Previous experience in a similar contract catering environment - NVQ Level 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
- IT skills, great technical communication, and Microsoft packages experience
- Good knowledge of food production methods, keeping up to date with new methods
- Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
- Impeccable leadership skills
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- The ability to organise your time and workload
We are currently looking for a Head Chef to join the team at Northwood HQ, Hertfordshire. You'll have a chance to make a significant impact in the military culture at this site where we have one kitchen with two dining spaces. This is a permanent, full-time position - 40 hours / week, 5 days over 7 with varying shifts from 7am-8pm. Security checks will be needed for this position. What's in it for you: - A salary of £38,423
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
- Discounted meals on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Free uniform provided
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions