Chef Shift Lead in Catterick

Your Aramark journey starts here. Aramark UK is currently recruiting for a Chef Shift Lead to join our Defence sector. You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen and supervising a team of Chefs and Assistants, ensuring each shift runs smoothly. You will be reporting into the General Manager on site at Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.

What’s in it for you:

• £13.50 per hour
• Full time – 40 hours per week – 5 days over 7 including some weekend work
• Discounted meals on duty / Free parking
• Free uniform and safety shoes provided
• Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service, you can even opt to buy additional days per year
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression, alongside excellent career progression opportunities. We love to promote from within
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more

A day in the life of a Chef Shift Lead:

• You will be responsible for managing a large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants.
• Ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu.
• Carrying out stock checks and ensuring stock rotation is being carried out correctly.
• Overall accountability for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development.
• Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques using the Aramark systems and brand standards.
• Complete weekly audits in all locations for both back of house and front of house to ensure the unit is delivering the required standards and GP% - act quickly to rectify any issues.
• Determine the food offer from Aramark standard menu to ensure it meets customer demands and is profitable.
• Handle customer complaints in a professional manner.
• Ensure team meetings and daily briefings take place for all food items for every shift, necessary information and any critical updates in partnership with the General Manager.
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met.
• Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation.
• Manage incidents, near misses and health & safety issues in line with company policies, ensuring all paperwork and checklists are complete and maintained.
• Support other sites when required.

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

• A real passion for all things food.
• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent).
• Food Hygiene certificate (Level 3) or willing to obtain through our e learning site.
• Previous experience managing a team of Chefs and working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Are customer focused, an excellent communicator and team player.
• Able to prioritise and delegate, supporting your team members and leading them to success.
• DBS checks required.