Commis or CDP

Aramark Northern Europe; Scotton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

On-site parking

Free uniform

NEST pension contributions

Life insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to work

Apprenticeship schemes

MyStaffShop discounts

Job summary

Aramark Northern Europe is seeking a Chef at Vimy Barracks, DL9 3PS, to join the integral kitchen team. The role covers breakfast, lunch and dinner for 20–150 covers, with shifts between 6.30am and 8pm.

You will work as part of a supportive chef team, following recipes and maintaining due diligence in a busy hospitality environment. Offering full-time hours (35 per week) over 5 days in a 7-day rotation, the position includes on-site parking, uniform, pension contributions and a generous holiday

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification
• Allergen awareness
• Excellent team player and communicator
• A confident chef
• DBS required
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for breakfast, lunch and dinner service for 20–150 covers
• Work as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Follow recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve meals
• Complete daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assist with deliveries and stock checks
• Place food orders and maintain kitchen records
• Share responsibility with Chef manager for checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• Monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries
• Assist in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items served
• Manage production and food levels to minimise wastage
• Coach new team members and undertake relevant training

Skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

DBS required

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here Are you currently working as a Commis or CDP and looking for a new challenge? Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces? Looking for a role with a level of flexibility, working weekdays and weekends? Well, we have a job for you! We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. We are currently looking for a Chef to work with our integral team at Vimy Barracks, Officers Mess, DL9 3PS Perks of the job £10.70 per hour Full time - 35 hours per week - 5 days over 7 Shifts ranging between 6.30am - 8pm Discounted meals on shift On site parking Free uniform provided NEST pension contribution and Life insurance Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!

What you'll be doing

• You'll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service, catering for between 20-150 covers
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks. Undertake relevant training as required

Experience

• Relevant culinary qualification
• Allergen awareness
• Excellent team player and communicator
• A confident chef
• DBS required
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate

About Aramark Northern Europe - Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Northern Europe - About Aramark Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our