Head Chef

Location: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1ET

Pay:£31,900/per annum

We'relooking for a Head Chef to join our team to help create a welcoming space for our customers. As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, always ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. You will lead and support a small team, including a Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter, while preparing high-quality meals in line with Opex standards.

• Uniform provided, free on-site parking & free meal on shift
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more)
• Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.

Whatyou'lldo:

The Head Chef has full responsibility for managing the Kitchen Operations, including:

• Full management of the kitchen operations with supported use of the company's Menu Planning and Stock Management - OpX;
• Budget planning to ensure KPI's for revenue and GP are met;
• planning seasonal Menu Cycles;
• projection of production requirements;
• weekly ordering;
• Managing waste levels within stated targets;
• Management of all deliveries including temperature checks;
• Management of all Opening and Closing Checks;
• Supporting the Manager Roles administrative functions when required including absences required.

Whatwe'relooking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering
• Level 3 Food Safety
• COSHH trained
• 3 years' experience at Head Chef level
• IT literate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team -

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.