Head Chef
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Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead the DST Leconfield kitchen in Beverly, overseeing operations, cost control and the creation of innovative menus within budget to drive sales. You’ll manage chefs and rotas, stock control, stock takes, signage and menu cycles while upholding food safety standards. Required are NVQ Levels 1 and 2, a clean enhanced DBS, three years UK residency and the right to work, plus the ability to pass vetting; a driving licence is a bonus. Benefits include uniform, parking, an Employee Benefits app, life assurance, pension and strong progression opportunities. In your application, highlight leadership, cost efficiency and menu development, and confirm weekend/evening availability. If you work for Aramark already, inform your line manager first.
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Location: DST Leconfield, Beverly, HU17 7LX
Annual salary: £29,428.39
Working Pattern: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (includes weekends and evenings)
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team working in DST Leconfield.
You will be responsible for the kitchen operation, cost efficiency, and production of innovative quality food/menus in line with agreed budgets to improve sales.
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.
Why join us?
- Uniform, on-site parking and good transport links.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 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 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.
What you’ll do:
- Managing chefs across on-site kitchen, including rotas.
- Managing and ordering stock.
- Undertaking stock takes.
- Producing menu signage for Front of House.
- Managing menu cycles and food offerings.
- Ensuring all kitchen teams follow Aramark and food safety policies and procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
- Clean Enhanced DBS.
- Driving licence is a bonus
- Can do attitude with a willingness to learn. Proactive in attitude.
- Lived in UK 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.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
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 and Forces Friendly 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 – [email protected].
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
Job reference: 659339.