Chef

About the role

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day. Reach for Remarkable Location: Invicta Park Barracks, Maidstone, ME14 2NA Salary: £11,240.32 per year Hours: Permanent, part-time, 16 hours per week, Weekends (Sat & Sun) Shifts: TBA Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Weekend Chef to join our team working at Invicta Barracks. 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. To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. Why join us? - Free on-site parking and uniform. - You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, 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. What you’ll do: - 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. What we’re looking for: - Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent). - Excellent team player and communicator. - A confident chef. - Security checks and DBS required for this role. - Flexibility and the ability to innovate. If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 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 and Forces Friendly 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. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. Job reference: 659982. What you’ll do: - 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. What we’re looking for: - Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent). - Excellent team player and communicator. - A confident chef. - Security checks and DBS required for this role. - Flexibility and the ability to innovate. If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Why join us? - Free on-site parking and uniform. - You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, 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.

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