Chef

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Claro Barracks Ripon HG4 2RD.

You will be responsible for managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

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 worldclass contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK including Defence and Judicial private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

What we offer:

• Annual salary 26415.11.
• Fulltime position 37.5 hours per week (shift pattern 5 days over 7 including 1 in 3 weekends). Shifts range between 06:30 and 19:00 leaving your evenings free a rarity when you work within hospitality.
• Discounted meals on shift and free onsite parking. Free uniform.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop which includes 100s 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 with the option to buy more and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Chef:

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/hospitality events.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Following recipe cards to prepare cook and serve a range of meals.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges freezers hot cabinets and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Relevant culinary qualification 706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• A confident chef.
• Security checks and DBS required for this role.
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate.

If this role appeals to you then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Job Reference 548870.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions please reach out to our recruitment team

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