Aramark are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join one of our successful teams at Withington Girls School, Manchester, M14 6BL.
The role is to provide catering onsite service in accordance with Aramark’s standardised program to meet or exceed client expectations.
As part of your role you will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.
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 full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday with occasional weekend working if required for events, Shifts are: 8am – 3.30pm.
* The hourly rate is £11.44.
* Free meals on shift, on-site parking and Christmas closure – giving you plenty of time off over the holidays.
* 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 Catering Assistant:
* Basic food preparation including sandwiches, grab and go items, basic hot food if required.
* Cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines.
* Serving students and operating the till, ensuring you are always providing excellent customer service.
* Stocking up and putting away deliveries
* General cleaning back and front of house, making sure the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service.
You will be set up for success if you have:
* Previous experience with a catering environment desirable. On the job training will be given. Must acquire basic food hygiene qualification within first six months.
* Knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP.
* At least one years’ experience in a similar environment.
* Customer service experience.
* High personal standards and attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Keen interest in developing food preparation skills and culinary knowledge.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job 551657.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
About Aramark UK
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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