Chef / Cook

Aramark Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyStaffShop discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Term time only option

Apprenticeship schemes

Great training

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking a Cook to assist in a homeless hostel canteen, preparing hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch and serving on the hot counter. You will maintain cleanliness, follow health and safety standards, and support stock takes and deliveries in a 35-hour-per-week role.

The position requires a positive, empathetic attitude toward service users and adherence to DBS checks. A cookery qualification is desirable, with experience considered in lieu.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills for a welfare-focused kitchen environment.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene best practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy canteen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food for breakfast, lunch and desserts.
• Serve on hot counter and maintain stock levels for dishes.
• Follow Food Safety and health protocols and complete daily deep cleans.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Cookery/culinary qualification

Food hygiene Level 2

Job description

You will be assisting with the production of both hot and cold food, deli grab & go items and serving on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer service to our customers and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed. Our client is a Christian Charity whose mission is to meet human needs without discrimination. The site offers a wide range of services to include supporting those with addiction, mental health, homelessness, and individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Owing to the unpredictable environment, this role will require a candidate who is strong willed, empathetic, and who accepts people from all walks of life. You will be socially aware and unafraid of working in an environment that can at times be challenging.

A day in the life of a Cook: You will be preparing both hot and cold food, serving breakfast, main meals and desserts in a canteen style environment, within a homeless hostel. You will be
serving on the hot counter at lunch and dinner, keeping track of any dishes running low and always carrying out Food Safety. Placing orders and performing stock takes, alongside storing deliveries and deep cleans of the unit daily/weekly. Cleaning down areas and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.

Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. Relevant cookery/culinary qualification is desirable; however, we will consider experience too (2 years +) Food hygiene level 2 is desirable however can be obtained via our online e-learning portal.

This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. Shifts range between 8am - 6.30pm. The hourly rate is £13.40.

Benefits

• 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, term time only, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.
• great training is provided.