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Head Chef
Head Chef – Swindon (Polaris House)
Location: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1ET
Salary: £31,900 per annum
Hours: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (07:00–15:30). No weekends.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Head Chef to join our team and help create a welcoming space for our customers. As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. You will lead and support a small team, including a Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter, while ensuring high-quality meals are prepared in line with OpX standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Head Chef will have full responsibility for managing Kitchen Operations, including:
- Full management of kitchen operations, leveraging the company’s Menu Planning and Stock Management tools (OpX).
- Budget planning to meet KPIs for revenue and gross profit (GP).
- Planning seasonal menu cycles.
- Projecting production requirements based on demand.
- Conducting weekly orders and managing waste levels within targets.
- Overseeing all deliveries, including temperature checks.
- Completing Opening and Closing Checks.
- Supporting the Manager Roles with administrative tasks when needed (e.g., managing absences).
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Key Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Catering
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- Allergen Management training
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) training
- 3 years’ experience at Head Chef level
- IT proficiency and experience with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
What We Offer
✔ Uniform provided ✔ Free on-site parking ✔ Free meal on shift
✔ Access to Aramark Employee Benefits App:
- Online GP service
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Discounts on supermarkets, entertainment and more
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✔ Company benefits:
- Life assurance
- Pension contributions
- Generous holiday allowance (with Additional Leave purchase options)
✔ Career development opportunities:
- Training and apprenticeships available
- Promotion from within
Join Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone is valued and empowered. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible and are committed to making reasonable adjustments at every stage. If you need help or have any questions, contact our recruitment team at careers@aramark.co.uk.
Important Notice
If you are already employed by Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application for this role.
Job Reference: (661945)
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