Head Chef

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. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

40 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only (38 Working Weeks Per Year) | £17.50 Per Hour

We are currently recruiting for a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, G41 4NW . This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school catering operation, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while managing a kitchen team and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

What's in it for you?

£17.50 per hour

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday working pattern

Term-time only role

38 working weeks per year

Free meals whilst on duty

Free on-site parking

Access to apprenticeship schemes and development opportunities

Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more

Life assurance and pension scheme

Career progression within a global organisation

Excellent work-life balance with school holidays off

What you'll be doing

Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and catering team

Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality meals to pupils and staff

Managing food production to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained

Ensuring all food safety, allergen, dietary, and health & safety procedures are followed

Managing due diligence records and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately

Overseeing stock control, ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation

Training, supervising, and motivating kitchen team members

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation

Ensuring compliance with company policies and school requirements

Supporting continuous improvement of food service delivery and customer satisfaction

Previous experience in a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior catering role

Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and dietary requirements

Sound understanding of health & safety legislation and best practice

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Experience managing kitchen compliance and due diligence systems

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a busy catering environment

Passion for producing high-quality food and delivering outstanding service

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)

DBS checks required

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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.

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).

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

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