Cook

2 months ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Aramark Full time
Your Aramark journey starts here

Do you love to create meals that put smiles on faces? 
Do you love leading your team to success? 
Looking for a part time, Monday – Friday role that’s term time only?
We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our team at Colchester Institute, CO3 3LL


What’s in it for you

  • £13 per hour – equated 
  • Full time - 35 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, 7am – 2.30pm – no evenings or weekends
  • Term time only - 36 working weeks per year
  • Life assurance and Pension contribution 
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme / Refer a friend scheme
  • Love2Shop discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop
  • 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. 


What you’ll be doing

  • Preparing and cooking food, working from specific menu plans
  • Preparation of hot/cold food
  • Placing orders and stock taking/rotating
  • Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and equipment
  • Ensure food is correctly stored according to food safety policies and guidelines
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils
  • Present and garnish food and portions 
  • Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers and co workers
  • Assisting in the compilation of all shift opening and closing checklists

 

Experience:

  • Previous kitchen/cooking experience is required
  • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
  • E learning is available through our online learning system to obtain Food Safety Level 2/3 certificate


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. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.


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