Chef

Northern Europe; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance & pension

Training & development

Apprenticeship schemes

Career progression

Employee Benefits app

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Aramark in Gwynedd, LL41 4DT, is seeking a Chef to join a highly secure environment. You will prepare, cook and present meals to a consistently high standard while maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene.

You’ll work 35 hours per week with a Monday to Thursday pattern and a three-day weekend. The role includes training, development opportunities, pension, and career progression within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background.
• Previous experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Positive and professional approach to work.
• Passion for producing high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to a consistently high standard.
• Cooking menu-specific dishes and meals in line with customer requirements.
• Ensuring food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are achieved.
• Maintaining food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Supporting stock control, stock rotation, and deliveries.
• Completing food safety documentation and due diligence records.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
• Supporting the wider catering team to deliver an excellent service.

Skills

Strong culinary background

Professional kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Positive and professional approach

Passion for high-quality food

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it’s at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team in Gwynedd, LL41 4DT. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to work within a unique and highly secure environment, delivering high-quality meals while maintaining exceptional food safety and service standards.

What’s in it for you?

• £15.00 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday working pattern
• Three-day weekend every week
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to a consistently high standard
• Cooking menu-specific dishes and meals in line with customer requirements
• Ensuring food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are achieved
• Maintaining food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards at all times
• Supporting stock control, stock rotation, and deliveries
• Completing food safety documentation and due diligence records
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
• Supporting the wider catering team to deliver an excellent service

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background
• Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen environment
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Positive and professional approach to work
• Passion for producing high-quality food

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to complete high-level BPSS security vetting.
• A DBS check will be required prior to commencing employment.
• This role is based within a highly secure environment and successful applicants must be able to satisfy all site security requirements.

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

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. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments 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.

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