Chef

Your Aramark journey starts here

Are you currently working as a Commis or CDP and looking for a new challenge?
Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces?
Looking for a role with a level of flexibility, working weekdays and weekends?
Well, we have a job for you
We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.
We are currently looking for a Chef/Cook to work with our integral team at Glencorse Army Barracks, Penicuik, EH26 0NP

Perks of the job

• Annual salary of £21841.71
• Full time – 35 hours a week – 5 days over 7 including weekdays and weekends
• Shifts ranging between 5.30am – 8.30pm
• Discounted meals on shift
• Free on site parking
• Free uniform provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
• Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service
• 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

Qualifications

• You’ll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertake relevant training as required

Experience

• Previous experience in contract catering is beneficial
• Excellent team player and communicator
• A confident chef
• BPSS and disclosure Scotland required
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.