Head Cook

6 months ago


Darlington, United Kingdom Aramark Full time

**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 role which gives you plenty of time off in the school holidays?
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 Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU

**Perks of the job**:

- £18,000 per year - equated pay
- Full time - 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only
- Shifts ranging between 7am - 2.30pm
- Free meal on duty
- Free uniform provided
- NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
- Lots of holiday entitlement over the Summer and Christmas
- 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**:

- Preparing and serving food to the highest standard
- Management of a small team of chefs and FOH staff; manage staff rotas
- Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily
- Producing food in line with the recipe sheets; full knowledge of all menu items served
- Menu planning and stock control
- Preparing and cooking meals for students
- Management of production and food levels to ensure mínimal wastage
- Placing orders and keeping records of any stock wastage
- Completing all shift opening and closing checklists and due diligence
- Act as 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**:

- Previous experience in a similar role required
- A confident leader
- Strong culinary skills in cooking off concept menus
- Enhanced DBS required


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