Chef

Aramark; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality, Aramark UK, is seeking a Chef to join their team in Chertsey. The role involves food preparation, service, and maintaining quality standards, with opportunities for career development and perks such as free meals and discounts. With a commitment to employee development, Aramark offers a supportive and inclusive workplace for culinary professionals.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking included

Free shuttle bus to local stations

Access to MyStaffShop discounts

Life assurance and pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes available

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification required.
• Experience in a kitchen is essential.
• Food safety certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items.
• Assist in food service.
• Manage food production to reduce waste.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Certificate in food safety

Job description

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working in Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0PS.

You will be responsible for working collaboratively with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Shifts ranging between 7am - 3pm.
• The annual salary is £25,358.51.
• Free meals, parking and a free shuttle bus to local stations.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 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 that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life a Chef:

• Preparing / cooking food items.
• Assisting on food service.
• Undertaking cleaning / receiving / storing of deliveries.
• Reporting to the Head Chef, working with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.
• Preparing food for our hospitality dining facilities and events.
• Assisting with ordering and stock taking.
• Learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertaking relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
• Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain via our online e-learning).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
  

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you bring.
Job Reference 577092

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Aramark

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 you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [emailprotected] .

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