Head Chef - Leeming, Northallerton

Head Chef - Leeming, Northallerton

Your Aramark journey starts here

Do you love working as part of a team in a busy environment?

Do you love making food that puts a smile on peoples faces?

Looking for a fresh new challenge where no day is the same?

Are you a confident leader and looking for a new kitchen to demonstrate your talent in?

If so, we have a job for you!

We are currently recruiting a Head Chef to work with our team at RAF Leeming, Northallerton, DL7 9NJ

Perks of the job

• £30,000 annual salary
• Full time – 40 hours a week, 5 days out of 7 including some weekends
• Shifts range between 6.30am – 9pm
• Discounted meals on site
• Free on site parking
• Free uniform provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!

What you'll be doing

• You’ll be preparing and serving food to the highest standard
• Management of a single large kitchen with a team of Chefs and Assistants
• Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily
• Ensure tasks are allocated so teams are fully utilised
• Producing food in line with the recipe sheets
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Organising monthly stock count and conduct appropriate brand standard audits
• Support the effective delivery of special functions or events
• Ensuring that we deliver high quality service to the mess members and other military personnel
• Management of all kitchen financials (stock, labour cost etc)
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage
• Completing all shift opening and closing checklists and due diligence
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Assist in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Undertake relevant training as required

Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Culinary or equivalent
• Food hygiene certificate level 3 or willing to work towards it on our e-learning platform
• Food production management system training
• Previous experience managing a team of chefs in a busy kitchen environment
• A confident leader with a ‘can do’ attitude
• A level of understanding of catering finances such as costing, production, wastage and payroll
• Security clearance and a DBS check is required

About Aramark Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.