Head Chef - Dundee

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

This is an equated role working 42 weeks plus holidays.

Perks of the job:

• £15.75 per hour
• Full time – 40 hours a week – Monday – Friday
• Free meal on shift
• NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for food production in nursery, junior and senior dining areas
• Adherence to food safety policy and prescribed in all areas of food production and service
• Food presentation to be in accordance with Aramark standards and to encourage use of fresh produce where possible
• To work with the GM on all menus and specs using OPX recipes and production numbers
• Supervise the team on a daily basis and ensure staff are following recipes and standards
• Produce and present hospitality food as and when required by the client
• Manage stock through effective ordering, waste and production of recipes.
• Working with GM on marketing promotions and theme days.
• Be involved in food education programmes in conjunction with the client.
• Increase sales through all of the above ensuring GP margins are achieved.
• Team building and daily briefings.

Experience:

• Ideally Previous experience and knowledge of food production within education sector
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels, verbal and written
• Knowledge of integrated food safety
• Management system
• Flexible approach
• Knowledge of stock management and GP Margin achievement
• Coaching and development skills
• Will be required to have or undertake a PVG check as required by the client 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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.