Head Chef

Are you currently working in the culinary world and looking for more responsibility? Love creating meals that put a smile on people’s faces? Well, we have a job for you!

We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.

We are currently looking for a Head Chef to work with our integral team at Dishforth Airfield, YO7 3EZ. This is a permanent, full-time position – 40 hours / week, 5 days over 7 with varying shifts from 7am-8pm. Security checks, including DBS, will be needed for this position.

About Aramark UK

Welcome to your ultimate food service partner, revolutionising the way organisations across the UK dine. With a dynamic team of over 10,000 passionate professionals, we’re here to elevate your food experience, wherever you are - be it in Business and Industry, Sports and Entertainment, Education or Defence.

Every single day, we whip up over 265,000 delicious meals, keeping our customers satisfied and energised. Join us on our exciting growth journey!

What’s in it for you

• A salary of £30,263
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Discounted meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of on-site gym
• Free uniform provided
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

• Lead the culinary operation & provide support for the production team
• Direct the preparation/duties to the duty chefs, commis chefs, beverage assistants and other kitchen staff.
• Arrange on and off duties for all staff, also ensure that your team has a great work/life balance, arrange rotas and manage cover for holidays
• Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems and Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff follow standards and regulations.
• Function work and planning, up to silver service level food
• You’ll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertake relevant training as required

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Previous experience in a similar contract catering environment
• NVQ Level 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• IT skills, great technical communication, and Microsoft packages experience
• Good knowledge of food production methods, keeping up to date with new methods
• Extensive knowledge on Allergens and the impact/awareness needed
• Impeccable leadership skills
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail
• The ability to organise your time and workload
• A driving licence and access to own transport is desirable due to the location of the site

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

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.

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.