Overview
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team working at HMP Erlestoke Devises UK. You will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines whilst adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. We are committed to making a work-life balance achievable while 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.
You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
Job Reference 563525.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role while already employed by Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
Responsibilities
* Providing high levels of service of food and/or beverages to customers, adhering to the standards set by the company.
* Supervising the prisoners in the area producing the meals and delivering table service.
* Performing cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture; ensuring the service area and service points are clean and stocked.
* Food assembly and service in an efficient manner, which may include some light cooking.
* Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures.
* Handling cash transactions and ensuring accurate cash handling procedures are followed in accordance with company procedure and till procedures.
* Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team.
You will be set up for success if you have
* Ideally, previous experience within a catering environment. On-the-job training will be provided and you must acquire a basic food hygiene qualification within the first six months of employment.
* Good understanding of written and spoken English.
* Customer service experience.
* Good timekeeping.
* Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
* Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
What we offer
* This is a Permanent Part-time position, 20 hours per week, £12.21 per hour. Shifts range between 07:30 and 16:00, leaving your evenings free.
* A rarity when you work within hospitality.
* Free meals when on duty, parking.
* You will have access to MyStaffShop with hundreds of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
* A company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
* Joining a talented team with fabulous career prospects that could lead to opportunities – Aramark promotes from within.
* Access great training; apprenticeship schemes are available to support ongoing learning.
About Aramark UK & Inclusion
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 provide accessible recruitment and reasonable adjustments at every stage. For accommodations or questions, please contact our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
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