Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Lead – High-Volume

Aramark Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

On-site parking

Free uniform and safety shoes

Nest pension contribution

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme

MyStaffShop discounts

Job summary

Aramark Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a kitchen assistant to deliver meals, manage stock and help maintain high standards in a busy campus kitchen. You will prepare and cook food per recipe cards, manage allergen compliance, and support opening/closing checks across shifts.

The role offers full-time hours (35 per week, Mon-Fri, 7:00–14:30) with training, free meals, parking, and pension benefits. Based at Cambridge Regional College, you may travel to Huntingdon Campus occasionally.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification is desirable or at least 2 years' experience in a similar position.
• Experience in a high-volume environment.
• Allergen awareness (Natasha's Law), full training provided.
• Excellent team player and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver breakfast and lunch to the client in a clean, tidy and pleasant manner.
• Complete monthly stocktakes and place food orders.
• Handle deliveries and put away deliveries; deep cleans of the kitchen.
• Support hospitality delivery and follow all food safety regulations.
• Track wastage and maintain food levels throughout service periods.
• Produce and cook food in line with recipe cards.
• Assist in compiling shifts opening and closing checklists.
• Based at Cambridge Regional College; may work at Huntingdon Campus occasionally.

Skills

High-volume experience

Team player

Excellent communicator

Allergen aware

Education

Culinary qualification desirable

Job description

Aramark Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a kitchen assistant to deliver meals, manage stock and help maintain high standards in a busy campus kitchen. You will prepare and cook food per recipe cards, manage allergen compliance, and support opening/closing checks across shifts.

The role offers full-time hours (35 per week, Mon-Fri, 7:00–14:30) with training, free meals, parking, and pension benefits. Based at Cambridge Regional College, you may travel to Huntingdon Campus occasionally.