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Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Commis Chef to join the fantastic team at Richmond Centre, Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3PZ.
This is an exciting, permanent, and full-time opportunity reporting to the Catering Manager on site. The role will assume responsibility for all food production across breakfast and lunch service from one main kitchen and support with planned ad hoc hospitality throughout the year.
Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.
What do we offer:
* £12.21/hour, full-time 40 hours per week, (5 days over 7). Shifts range between 06:00 and 19:00, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
* Discounted meals on duty, free on-site parking.
* You will have access to our Employee Benefits app (Perkbox) - which includes online GP access, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
* We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
* You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
* We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Commis Chef:
* Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner following recipe cards.
* Checking all food is compliant with allergens and Natasha’s law.
* Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
* Sharing responsibility with the Chef /Catering Manager for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries, stock ordering and maintaining kitchen records.
* Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries.
* Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.
You will be set up for success if you have:
* Experience operating as a Commis Chef or above.
* Are organised with a hands-on ability and strong work ethic.
* Passion for people and food.
* Been resident in the UK for at least 3 years and are able to pass security and DBS checks.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 578418.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
About Aramark UK
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 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 – careers@aramark.co.uk
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