Your Aramark journey starts here
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.