Job Description
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook in their Education sector to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College,Darlington DL37AU.
You will be assisting with the production of both hot and cold food, deli grab & go items and serving on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer service to our customers and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed.
Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. 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.
What's in it for you:
* This is a full-time position
* Term time only- 37 weeks
* Hours are Monday- Friday 7am-2.30
* The hourly rate is £19,000
* Free meals on duty
* You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 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, term time only, and many more benefits.
* You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
* As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
A day in the life of a Cook Supervisor
* Preparation and cooking of food following recipes as Aramark standard
* Carry out monthly stock takes
* Monitor portion numbers, control food wastage on site and take appropriate action as required
* Produce menu costings, ensure regular monitoring of menus for variety and to provide innovative ideas for menu planning
* Ensure that the highest standard of food quality, presentation and service are achieved and maintained at all times
* Build and maintain good customer relations and seek feedback from customers and react to customer needs in a timely manner
* Motivate team to deliver excellence in customer service
* Maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety in respect of premises, staff and food handling by ensuring that all staff members attend the company hygiene and safety training
* Ensure the unit adheres to the Food Hygiene Regulations Act and Food Hygiene Regulations and any other relevant legislation particularly HACCP
You'll be set up for success if you have:
* Proven experience of managing a kitchen at Cook/Supervisor level or in a large multi outlet operation
* Excellent customer service experience
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.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.