Chef Manager

AramarkUKare currently recruiting an experiencedChef Managerto join our team working at Andover College, SP101EJ.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team and leading your team to success.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role
• Term time only - 38 working weeks
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Shifts between 7am and 3pm
• £28-30k per year
• Discounted meals and free onsite parking
• Access to PerkBox - which includes discounts on supermarket shopping and weekend treats
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many other perks
• Career prospects including promotion from within
• Training and development, plus apprenticeship schemes to continue the learning journey

Job Responsibilities

• Hot and cold food production for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime.
• Organise and coordinate hospitality - alongside leading the team to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards.
• Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products.
• Place orders and carry out stock rotation, regular stock takes, and complete relevant back office paperwork.
• Handle customer complaints as required.
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met.

Key Requirements:

• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary/cookery qualification and previous on the job experience - ideally within a college environment.
• Experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of financial processing and an understanding of P&L and stock taking.

About Aramark

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 employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.