Aramark have a fantastic opportunity for a Commis Chef to join our team at Warwick Castle!
Join the fun and work at the UK's most exciting castle, home to the UK's largest birds of prey show - The Falconers Quest, and host to several spectacular attractions and events throughout the year, including Music Concerts and Christmas at the Castle. No two days are the same at Warwick Castle!
We are looking for enthusiastic foodies who are looking for a career in catering. We promise the best platform to getting on the chef career ladder. From formal banquets in the Great Hall, to fairy tale weddings and lively themed dinners, as well as luxury afternoon teas and dinners in our Knights Village hotel, our range of catering outlets is incredibly diverse.
Aramark provides world-class contract catering services, and we are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.
The Role
The role is a 5 hour mimimal contract, working over a 7 day working week, with a mix of 9am-5pm, 2pm-10pm and occasionally 7am-3pm shifts. There are no split shifts. The average working hours for Commis Chefs is approximately 30 hours depending on the needs of the business.
This is a hands on position with bags of practical skills required. You'll work alongside senior and career chefs who will lead and direct you on task to hone these skills and assist with your development in the catering industry. We have a proven record of Commis Chefs continuing onto higher and more responsible careers within catering.
A day in the life of a Commis Chef would include...
* Assisting with the smooth running of the kitchen preparation areas
* Assisting in food production
* Making sure that all kitchen equipment like food mixers, fridges, cookers are in good working order and reporting any faulty equipment to senior management
* Keeping the storerooms well stocked and organised
* Assisting with food stock distribution across the site
* Completing due diligence tasks and daily paperwork
* Keen and willing to work and has a positive can-do
The ideal Commis Chef will have:
* Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
* Basic knowledge of food hygiene
* A full UK driving licence
* A good understanding of IT systems
* An eye for attention to detail
* A real passion for food
What's in it for you?
We are offering an hourly rate of £12.21
Our great benefits package includes:
* The opportunity to develop into more senior chef roles at site and across Aramark, where we have over 400 lcations across the UK.
* Merlin Magic Pass after an intitial qualifying period, giving you and your friends and family free tickets across the Merlin Entertainments sites.
* Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
* Working with a great team who have fabulous out of work social activities
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where creativity is encouraged
* On-site parking