Culinary Professional

Are you a skilled chef looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for creating delicious meals that bring people together? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team at Aramark, a world-leading organization in the hospitality industry.

Perks of the Job:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.78
• Full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including alternate weekends
• Shifts ranging from 5am - 7.30pm
• Discounted meals on shift
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• Christmas off
• Free uniform and safety shoes provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life assurance
• Accrued holiday entitlement
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more

Key Responsibilities:

• Cooking and preparing food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, handling up to 1,000 meals at a time
• Supporting the effective delivery of special functions or events
• Working well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating effectively
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook, and serve a variety of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to ensure due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• Sharing responsibility with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager for checking, probing, and signing off on all food deliveries
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Having full knowledge of all menu items served
• Managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Acting as a trainer/coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
• Undertaking relevant training as required

Requirements:

• Relevant culinary qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Driving licence desirable
• A CTC Security check will be required
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Allergen awareness
• Excellent team player and communicator