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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef/Cook in their Education sector to join our team at Fife College, Kirkcaldy Campus, Kirkcaldy, KY11 1EX.
You will be assisting with the production of both hot and cold food, deli grab & go items and serving on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer service to our customers and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed.
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 very 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 full time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, term time only. You will be working 40 weeks out of the year - a rarity when you work within culinary!
⦁ The annual salary is £23,000.
⦁ Discounted meals on duty and parking on site.
⦁ 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, term time only, and many more perks!
⦁ 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. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue!
A day in the life of a Chef / Cook:
⦁ You will be preparing both hot and cold food, alongside deli grab & go items (sandwiches, wraps, salads and fruit pots) and assisting in running the busy College Refectory.
⦁ You will be serving on the hot counter at breakfast and lunchtime, keeping track of any dishes running low and carrying out Food Safety at all times.
⦁ Placing orders and performing stock takes, alongside assisting with storing deliveries and deep cleans of the unit on a daily/weekly basis.
⦁ Organising and coordinating hospitality
⦁ This is a fully 'hands on' operational role.
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
⦁ Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
⦁ Cooking/Culinary qualification is desirable however we will also consider experience!
⦁ Previous experience working within a school environment would be beneficial
⦁ Excellent customer service skills
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference 546549
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
About Aramark
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.