Executive Chef

14 hours ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom Aramark Full time

2nd Chef - Woking, Surrey

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.31 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

A career-defining opportunity awaits

Are you a skilled chef looking to take your culinary expertise to the next level? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences? Aramark UK is seeking a highly motivated and experienced 2nd Chef to join our team at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, GU24 0QQ.

What we offer

  • A competitive hourly rate of £14.31
  • A full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
  • Shifts ranging between 5am – 7.30pm
  • A free meal on duty
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free uniform provided
  • NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
  • A generous holiday entitlement, increasing after 3 full years of service
  • 2 weeks leave in summer and at Christmas
  • A range of perks, including MyStaffShop discounts, Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning, and more

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for preparing and serving food to the highest standard, running shifts and guiding your team when the Head Chef is not present, producing up to 1000 meals at a time, and ensuring tasks are allocated to ensure a smooth operation daily.

  • Producing food in line with recipe sheets
  • Full knowledge of all menu items served
  • Organising monthly stock count and conducting brand standard audits
  • Supporting the effective delivery of special functions or events
  • 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
  • Acting as a trainer/coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
  • Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
  • Undertaking relevant training as required

Requirements

  • Must have lived in the UK for 3+ years to pass security checks
  • Confident leader and able to lead by example
  • Previous experience managing a team in a busy high-volume kitchen environment
  • Relevant culinary qualification
  • Security clearance and a DBS check is required

Aramark UK - a great place to work

Aramark UK is a leading provider of food and facilities management services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food experiences and creating a positive work environment for our employees. If you're passionate about food, leadership, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you


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