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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Reach for Remarkable</H2> </div><div><p><strong>Location: </strong>Officers Mess, Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 8DH <br><strong>Pay rate: </strong>£14.285 per hour (£29,800 per annum) <br><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri <br><strong>Shift times: </strong> 0800 - 1630 </p> <p> </p> <p>Aramark UK are currently recruiting a <strong>Head Chef t</strong>o join our team working in <strong>Baker Barracks. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>You will be responsible for the kitchen operation, cost efficiency, and production of innovative quality food/menus in line with agreed budgets to improve sales. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><em>You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport. </em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why join us? </strong></p> <ul> <li>Free onsite parking, uniform, discounted meals on shift and staff discount in shop. </li> <li>Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats). </li> <li>Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more). </li> <li>Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Managing chefs across two kitchens on site. </li> <li>Managing and ordering stock. </li> <li>Undertaking stock takes. </li> <li>Producing menu signage for Front of House. </li> <li>Managing menu cycles and food offerings. </li> <li>Ensuring all kitchen teams follow Aramark and food safety policies and procedures. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we’re looking for: </strong></p> <ul> <li>NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills. </li> <li>Clean Enhanced DBS. </li> <li>Experience in a similar educational environment. </li> <li>Can do attitude with a willingness to learn. Proactive in attitude. </li> <li>Lived in UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If this role appeals to you, then <strong>apply now</strong> and show us the value you will bring. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Aramark UK </strong></p> <p>At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud <strong>Disability Confident</strong> and <strong>Forces Friendly</strong> employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. </p> <p> </p> <p>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 – [email protected]. </p> <p> </p> <p><em>All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. </em></p> <p> </p> <p>If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Job reference: 664515.</strong></p></div></div></div>