Chef

Aramark; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Life assurance & pension

Employee discounts

Training & development

Career progression

School holidays off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef to join the team at Oakmeadow Primary School in Shrewsbury for term-time only work. You will prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff while managing daily kitchen operations and food production.

The role requires previous catering experience and a relevant qualification, with a DBS check prior to starting. Enjoy life balance with school holidays off, and access to training and career progression within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a catering or education setting is desirable.
• Relevant catering or culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for preparing fresh, high-quality food.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Managing daily kitchen operations and food production.
• Ensuring meals are prepared in line with menus, nutritional standards, and portion controls.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation.
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe, and compliant with all regulations.
• Supporting the catering team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Completing relevant food safety and operational documentation.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Catering qualification

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 at Oakmeadow Primary
School, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NU. This is a fantastic opportunity for an
experienced and enthusiastic chef to work within a school environment, delivering
nutritious and delicious meals to pupils while enjoying a term-time only working
pattern.

What's in it for you?

• £18,709.08 per annum
• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 38 working weeks per year (term time only)
• Free on-site parking
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access
• Employee discounts and savings platform
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Work-life balance with school holidays off

What you'll be doing

• Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality meals for pupils and staff
• Managing daily kitchen operations and food production
• Ensuring meals are prepared in line with menus, nutritional standards, and portion controls
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, deliveries, and stock rotationEnsuring the kitchen is clean, safe, and compliant with all regulations
• Supporting the catering team to deliver an excellent dining experience
• Completing relevant food safety and operational documentation

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a catering or education setting is desirable
• Relevant catering or culinary qualification preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for preparing fresh, high-quality food
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check prior to commencing employment.

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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