Culinary Team Lead

1 month ago

Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Aramark Full time
Unlock Your Culinary Potential

Aramark UK is seeking a skilled Chef Supervisor to lead our Defence sector team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for managing a large kitchen, supervising a team of Chefs and Assistants, and ensuring each shift runs smoothly. You will report directly to the General Manager on site at Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive hourly rate of £13.50
  • A full-time position with 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7, including some weekend work
  • Discounted meals on duty and free parking
  • Free uniform and safety shoes provided
  • A generous holiday allowance, increasing after 3 full years of service, with the option to buy additional days per year
  • Cycle to work and refer a friend schemes
  • Apprenticeship schemes and excellent career progression opportunities
  • A range of perks, including MyStaffShop discounts, Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning, and more

A Day in the Life:

  • Manage a large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants
  • Ensure tasks are allocated efficiently, with teams fully utilised and food preparation activities delivered using standard recipes and Aramark brand standards
  • Responsible for executing and delivering all food line products in line with the daily menu
  • Carry out stock checks and ensure stock rotation is being carried out correctly
  • Accountable for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment, and development
  • Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using Aramark systems and brand standards
  • Complete weekly audits in all locations for both back of house and front of house to ensure the unit is delivering required standards and GP% - act quickly to rectify any issues
  • Determine the food offer from Aramark standard menu to ensure it meets customer demands and is profitable
  • Handle customer complaints in a professional manner
  • Ensure team meetings and daily briefings take place for all food items for every shift, necessary information, and any critical updates in partnership with the General Manager
  • Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met
  • Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation
  • Manage incidents, near misses, and health & safety issues in line with company policies, ensuring all paperwork and checklists are complete and maintained
  • Support other sites when required

Requirements:

  • A real passion for all things food
  • Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
  • Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3) or willing to obtain through our e-learning site
  • Previous experience managing a team of Chefs and working in a busy kitchen environment
  • Customer-focused, an excellent communicator, and team player
  • Able to prioritise and delegate, supporting team members and leading them to success
  • DBS checks required

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