Aramark
Chef at Aramark
People in this role may also be known as chefs.
8 workers in this role at Aramark have taken the survey.
How much does Aramark pay chefs?
Chef employees at Aramark are typically paid £9.29–11.78 an hour, based on data from 8 employees.
What is management like for chef employees at Aramark?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do chefs think Aramark head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
0% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do chefs at Aramark feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do chefs get of their shift pattern at Aramark?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 25% report getting one week notice or less
- 13% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 25% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 38% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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People get proper breaks
Do chefs at Aramark get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
67% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do chefs at Aramark do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for chefs to book a holiday at Aramark?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for chefs to take sick leave at Aramark?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 5 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Aramark managers change chefs shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
25% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do chefs at Aramark worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Hours
Worst thing
Not getting paid correctly
Employee, June 2021
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What is career progression like for chefs at Aramark?
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No career progression
Are chefs given support to progress at Aramark?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 29% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do chefs get enough training when they start at Aramark?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
86% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from chefs at Aramark
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Best thing
Seeing pleased customers
Worst thing
The pay
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Time
OffWorst thing
Bullying in the work place
Chef, December 2020
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Best thing
Fixed hours
Worst thing
Not payed enough
Chef, May 2020
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Best thing
The team ethic we all have And the hours
Worst thing
Rubbish pay rubbish company
Chef, March 2020
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How Aramark ranks
Aramark ranks 9th to work for in chef employers
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