2nd Chef

Do you love to create meals that put smiles on faces?
Are you wanting to work in a business who will offer you a great work life balance?
Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a 2nd Chef to join our team working at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, GU24 0QQ

Perks of the job
⦁    £14.31 per hour
⦁    Full time – 37.5 hours a week, 5 days out of 7
⦁    Shifts ranging between 5am – 7.30pm
⦁    Free meal on duty
⦁    Free on site parking
⦁    Free uniform provided
⦁    NEST pension contribution and Life insurance 
⦁    Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service 
⦁    2 weeks leave in summer and at 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

You’ll be 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 
⦁    Organising and supporting your team to ensure a smooth operation daily
⦁    Ensure tasks are allocated so teams are fully utilised 
⦁    Producing food in line with the recipe sheets
⦁    Full knowledge of all menu items served
⦁    Organising monthly stock count and conduct appropriate brand standard audits
⦁    Support 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 
⦁    Act as a 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

You'll be set up for success if you...

• 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