Chef

Aramark; Warrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits app

Life assurance and pension

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Aramark in Warrington is seeking an experienced Chef to join our catering operation, delivering high-quality meals and first-class service. You’ll oversee production, lead a team, and ensure adherence to recipes and Aramark standards in a busy site.

The role offers an opportunity to develop your culinary skills, support through training, and progress within Aramark’s supportive environment while enjoying benefits such as free meals on duty and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar chef role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Courteous and professional manner.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for producing high-quality food and delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food production and service to ensure efficient operations and high-quality meal preparation.
• Preparing and producing hot and cold food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and counter services.
• Organising and coordinating hospitality requirements and events.
• Leading and supporting team members to ensure tasks are allocated effectively.
• Ensuring food preparation activities are completed in line with standard recipes and Aramark brand standards.
• Managing stock flow, stock rotation, and product control.
• Supporting compliance with COSHH regulations and cleaning procedures.
• Handling customer complaints professionally and effectively.
• Coaching and developing team members to ensure procedures and standards are maintained.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are adhered to at all times.

Skills

Previous chef experience

Teamwork abilities

Courteous professional manner

Flexible hours

Organisational skills

Food quality and customer service

Busy catering environment

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.Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day.We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team in Warrington, WA1 2PD. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic chef to play a key role within a busy catering operation, supporting food production, hospitality, and team development while delivering exceptional food and service standards.

What's in it for you?

£13.70 per hour

23 hours per week

Free meals whilst on duty

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more

Life assurance and pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Fantastic career progression opportunities within Aramark

Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

Overseeing food production and service to ensure efficient operations and high-quality meal preparation

Preparing and producing hot and cold food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and counter services

Organising and coordinating hospitality requirements and events

Leading and supporting team members to ensure tasks are allocated effectively

Ensuring food preparation activities are completed in line with standard recipes and Aramark brand standards

Managing stock flow, stock rotation, and product control

Supporting compliance with COSHH regulations and cleaning procedures

Handling customer complaints professionally and effectively

Coaching and developing team members to ensure procedures and standards are maintained

Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are adhered to at all times

Qualifications

About you

Previous experience in a similar chef role

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Courteous and professional manner

Flexible approach to working hours and duties

Strong organisational and communication skills

Passion for producing high-quality food and delivering excellent customer service

Ability to work efficiently in a busy catering environment

Additional Information

Full training and site-specific induction will be provided

Ongoing support and development opportunities are available to help you grow your career with 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 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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.