Aramark UK has a fantastic opportunity for a Student Engagement Co-Ordinator to join our team at Uppingham School.
Do you enjoy working with children? Can you cook up a storm in the kitchen? If so, read on! This is a newly-created position and we are looking for someone who can connect with the pupils and discuss all things food! Sustainability, improvements, new menu ideas, holding cookery skills classes – these are just some of the projects you would work on.
We are looking for someone with brilliant creativity who can confidently make changes and bring new ideas to life to keep things fresh for the pupils.
This is a permanent position (52 weeks / year) and will be a 40-hour week, 5 days over 7.
What’s in it for you:
* Excellent salary, up to £35,000
* Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
* Pension scheme and life assurance benefits
* Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
* Employee assistance programme, available for free 24/7
* Access to a network of trained mental health champions
* FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)
A day in the life of a Student Engagement Co-Ordinator:
* Spending time with the pupils, understanding their likes and dislikes and proposing new menu ideas
* Building strong relationships with each school house (housemaster / housemistress and pupils) so they become comfortable sharing their ideas
* Creating a calendar for food events (monthly, seasonal, etc.)
* Planning and holding a chef’s table and similar engagement events, following up with surveys / feedback
* Provide knowledge sharing sessions and workshops for pupils covering different topics, such as sustainability
* Drive engagement through different media (using templates provided to you)
* Generate monthly reports to share and report back to the Director of Catering
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A proactive and engaging demeanour
* Previous experience working in a catering / food environment is essential
* Previous experience of working with children is ideal
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
* Ability to work under own initiative and make ideas happen
* A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle would be beneficial for this role
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
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
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