Chef

Aramark; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting a Chef for the Education & Healthcare sector at South Lanarkshire College. This is a permanent, on-site role with 40 hours per week, 7am to 3:30pm, term-time only (41 weeks). You will prepare nutritious meals for students and staff and mentor colleagues within a fast-paced kitchen.

The position offers training, apprenticeships, and a range of perks including free meals on shift, free parking, and PerkBox discounts, with strong opportunities for internal progression.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication are essential for daily kitchen operations.
• Understanding and applying food hygiene and safety procedures is required.
• DBS checks will be completed as part of safer recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students, staff and hospitality events.
• Following recipes and policies/procedures.
• Mentoring new colleagues and working with a talented team.
• Maintaining accurate kitchen records.
• Ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food hygiene

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a talented and dedicated Chef in their Education & Healthcare sector to join our team at South Lanarkshire college, G750NE.

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 enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role
• 40 hours Monday to Friday
• 7am-3:30pm
• Term time only- 41 weeks
• Free meals on shift and free parking
• You will have access to PerkBox - 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, term time only, and many more perks!
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect 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 your learning journey can continue!

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking healthy and nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students, staff and hospitality functions.
• Following recipes and all policies and procedures
• Working as part of a talented team and mentoring new colleagues.
• Good time management required in this fast paced role
• Keeping kitchen records up to date.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene

Key Requirements:

• Excellent team player
• Excellent communication abilities
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures Able to pass DBS checks

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 - [e-mail]
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.