Head Chef

Head Chef - Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk

Aramark UK is recruiting a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, maintain cost efficiency, and produce innovative, quality food menus that align with budgets to boost sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cuisine and stock across two kitchens on site
• Order and take stock accurately
• Create menu signage and cycle for Front of House
• Ensure all kitchen teams adhere to Aramark food safety policies and procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills
• Clean Enhanced DBS
• Experience in a similar educational environment
• Proactive, can do attitude and willingness to learn
• UK resident for the past 3 years with legal right to work and ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks

Benefits

• Full time, 40 hours per week; shift patterns available, including occasional weekend shifts
• £15.45 per hour (£32,240 per annum)
• On site gym and free parking
• Access to Employee Benefits app with GP access, discounts, supermarket savings and weekend treats
• Company package with life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with option to buy more
• Career progression opportunities and apprenticeship schemes

Why Aramark?

We create 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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are already an Aramark employee, please notify your line manager before submitting your application.