Reach for Remarkable
Location: Haberdashers Adams, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD
Working hours: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7
Shift times: Sat & Sun 08:00 – 14:00 and 16:00 - 18.30, Mon & Tues11:00 - 18.30, Fri 10:30 - 18.30
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef in their Education sector to join our team.
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.
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. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an [enhanced] DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Why join us:
* This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, term time only. You will be working 39 weeks out of the year (4.689 weeks holiday) – no late nights, a rarity when you work within culinary!
* Free meals on duty, hospitality overtime available in the evenings and weekends and transport assistance is available for those working weekends and nights!
* You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, 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 perks!
* You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect 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 your learning journey can continue!
What you’ll do:
* You will be preparing both hot and cold food, alongside deli grab & go items (sandwiches, wraps, salads, and fruit pots)
* You will be serving on the hot counter at breakfast and lunchtime, keeping track of any dishes running low and always conducting Food Safety.
* Placing orders and performing stock takes, alongside assisting with storing deliveries and deep cleans of the unit on a daily/weekly basis.
* You will be operating tills and taking payments, whilst providing excellent customer service to our customers. You will also be upselling sizes and products.
* Organising and coordinating hospitality
* You will also be required to work on a scheduled Saturday for school sports day, serving light refreshments.
What we’re looking for:
* Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work
* Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
* Relevant cookery/culinary qualification
* Previous experience working within a school environment would be beneficial
* Knowledge of financial processing and understanding P&L and stocktaking.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
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 and Forces Friendly 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.
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.
Job reference: 641895.