Chef | Cook

Job description
Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Part time Chef / Cook to join our team working at RAF Lossiemouth, Inverness, IV31 6SD

You will be responsible for managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still 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.

What We Offer
• This is a part-time position, 30 hours per week, working 4 days out of 7 including some weekend shifts. Shifts range between 6am and 6:30, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
• The hourly rate is £11.++.
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 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, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects 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 that your learning journey can continue.

A Day In The Life Of a Cook
• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/hospitality events.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans

You will be set up for success if you have:
• Relevant culinary qualification is desirable however we will also consider experience and cheffing knowledge!
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• Security checks and DBS required for this role, therefore you must be 18+.
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark

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Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

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