Chef

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

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Chef to join their team at Telford College, offering a balance of daytime hours and an annual salary of £26,000. This role involves overseeing food production for daily meals and special events, along with a range of perks including free meals, parking, and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a culinary qualification and previous kitchen experience, ensuring quality and standards are maintained.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Uniform and safety shoes provided

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification required.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production, minimize waste, ensure quality.
• Prepare meals for education catering services.
• Complete all kitchen operations procedures and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Qualification

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here

Job Title: Chef
Location: Telford College, TF1 2NP
Contract Type: Term Time (39 working weeks + holiday, paid over 43.689 weeks)
Salary: £26,000 per year
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (no evenings)

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Chef to join our team at Telford College. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled culinary professional seeking a great work-life balance within the education sector. You'll be responsible for supporting food production across both daily service and hospitality events, maintaining high standards in quality, presentation, and efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Term-time position with a full-time salary of £26,000, paid over 43.689 weeks
• Daytime hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday - enjoy your evenings and weekends
• Free meals on shift, free parking, uniform, and safety shoes provided
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, offering hundreds of discounts on retail, groceries, travel, and more
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to purchase more)
• Fantastic career development opportunities - we actively promote from within
• Comprehensive training and professional development, including access to apprenticeship programmes

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the team to manage food production, minimise waste, and maintain food quality and standards
• Prepare meals for education catering services and hospitality events
• Support post-service analysis and ensure all opening/closing checklists are completed
• Learn and uphold all procedures and standards across kitchen operations
• Complete relevant training and compliance requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant culinary qualification
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment
• Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to complete via our e-learning platform)
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Ability to pass DBS and security checks

Job Reference: 591698

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you're looking for a chef role with regular hours, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

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Join us and be part of a team where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.