Assistant Cook

Aramark; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 9,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

20 hours/week

Mon-Fri 11-3

£12.71/hour

Term time only

Free meals on shift

Gym access

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension enrolment

Apprenticeships

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting an Assistant Cook for the Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College in Darlington. This permanent role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm, term-time only (36 weeks). The hourly rate is £12.71, with free meals on shift and gym access.

Career progression and training opportunities are available. Applicants should have previous experience in a similar role and be able to work independently or as part of a team, with a courteous, flexible approach to hours and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Courteous manner and customer-focused approach.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food production and service, ensuring an efficient workflow and high-quality meal preparation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipe specifications, menu requirements, and quality standards while minimising waste.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employees on food preparation, customer service, and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, allergen regulations, and company food safety policies, including accurate record keeping.
• Track inventory levels, complete stock checks, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs.
• Handle customer enquiries, dietary requirements, and complaints professionally while promoting a positive dining experience.
• Assist the Chef Manager in managing food costs, achieving gross profit targets, and maintaining waste levels within the 5% target.
• Maintain production records.

Skills

Previous experience

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Courteous manner

Job description

Job Location (Short): Darlington, DAL, GB

Information at a Glance

Job Description

AramarkUKare currently recruiting an AssistantCookin their Education sector to joinour teamattheQueen Elizabeth 6th Form College, DL3 7AU.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhancedDBScheck, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role
• 20hours per week
• Monday to Friday- 11am to 3pm
• £12.71/ hour
• Term time only- 36 weeks
• Freemeals on shift and free gym use
• You will have access toPerkBox- which includes 100's ofdiscounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shopand weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pensionenrolment,term time only, and many morebenefits.
• You will also be joininga talented team, with fabulous careerprospectsand 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, sothatyour learning journey can continue.

Job Responsibilities

• Assistwithfood production and service, ensuring an efficient workflow and high-quality meal preparation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipe specifications, menu requirements, and quality standards whileminimisingwaste.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employeesonfood preparation, customer service, and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, allergen regulations, and company food safety policies, includingaccuraterecord keeping.
• Track inventory levels, complete stock checks, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs.
• Handle customer enquiries, dietary requirements, and complaints professionally while promoting a positive dining experience.
• Assist the Chef Manager in managing food costs, achieving gross profit targets, andmaintainingwaste levels within the 5% target.
• Maintain production records …

Key Requirements:

• Previousexperience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Courteous manner
• Flexible approach to hours and duties

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager beforesubmittingyour 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 yourequireany accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.