Aramark
Chef Manager
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Company Description
At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.
Job Description
Location: Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NU
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Term Time Only - 38 Working Weeks per Year
Salary: £23,304.21 per annum
Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NU. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary professional to lead a small catering team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to primary school children in a rewarding education environment.
Key Responsibilities
As Chef Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring pupils receive healthy, balanced meals while maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and service standards.
- Leading and managing a small catering team
- Planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals for primary school children
- Organising daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient service
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service
- Managing stock ordering, stock control, and stock rotation
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company procedures
- Completing all required kitchen paperwork and records
- Managing kitchen budgets and minimising food waste where appropriate
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
- Building positive relationships with pupils, school staff, and visitors
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What's in it for You?
- Salary: £23,000 per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Working Pattern: Term-time working pattern, 38 working weeks per year
- No evening or weekend working
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Benefits:
- Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
- Company pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
- Training and Development:
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship schemes available
- Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
- Team Environment:
- Be part of a supportive team making a real difference in a school community
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a chef or catering management role
- Experience leading or supervising a team
- Passion for producing nutritious, high-quality meals
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy kitchen environment
- Positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach
Additional Information
- DBS check required
- Legal right to work in the UK
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
- Disability Confident Employer: We actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
- Armed Forces Friendly: We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
- Security Clearance: For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
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. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]
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