Head Cook

6 months ago


Darlington, United Kingdom Aramark UK 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £18,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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