Independant School Chef

Aramark UK are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef working in conjunction with the Group Executive Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of in house food at this independent school based in Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE, You will take responsibility for the overall kitchen operation feeding 75-80 students per day, oversee the general production of Breakfast, lunch and dinner service. You will also ensure that first class service is delivered throughout.
- To maintain food hygiene, service & presentation to a high standard, guiding your team and offering support where necessary.
- You will support with managing the P&L and all associated financials. You will be required to place orders and manage deliveries, ensuring all stock is stored correctly and all relevant paperwork and admin tasks are completed.
- To manage and carry out daily and weekly cleaning schedules, delegating tasks to the team in order to cover the daily cleaning tasks of the kitchen unit. You will also ensure compliance of all processes and procedures.
- You will be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekend work.

You will be set up for success if you

Have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work
- Are able to pass full security vetting and enhanced DBS checks
- Have the relevant culinary qualifications or experience
- Have proven experience in a role as Chef, being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making each event individual.
- Have a 'big personality'. Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train and inspire your team.

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.

Uppingham - Uppingham School is an Independent School that has numerous locations throughout the town. There are 15 boarding houses in total & 2 Hub kitchens across the site, some houses have in house Chefs. The required role would be based in the single house.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer:

- This is a full-time position, 41.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including some weekend work.
- We are offering an annual salary of £28,700 per annum
- Free meals, parking, and good transport links.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
- We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement that increases in line with service
- you even have the option to purchase additional days, and many more perks.
- You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
- We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.