Cook

Aramark; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free gym use

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension enrolment

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Cook in the Education sector to join the Colchester Institute team in Colchester (CO3 3LL). The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, 7am to 2:30pm, term-time only (36 weeks). Free meals on shift and gym use, with PerkBox discounts and various benefits.

You will work with a talented team, with strong career prospects and opportunities to progress within the company. Great training and apprenticeship options are provided to support your learning journey.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food production and service, ensuring an efficient workflow and high-quality meal preparation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipe specifications, menu requirements, and quality standards while minimising waste.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employees on food preparation, customer service, and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, allergen regulations, and company food safety policies, including accurate record keeping.
• Track inventory levels, complete stock checks, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs.
• Handle customer enquiries, dietary requirements, and complaints professionally while promoting a positive dining experience.
• Assist the Chef Manager in managing food costs, achieving gross profit targets, and maintaining waste levels within the 5% target.
• Maintain production records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and documentation required for audits and compliance purposes.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Team work

Job description

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AramarkUKare currently recruitinganCookin their Education sector to joinour teamattheColchesterinstitute,CO3 3LL.

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. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhancedDBScheck, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role
• 35hours per weekbetween 7am and 2:30pm
• Term time only- 36 weeks
• Freemeals on shift and free gym use
• You will have access toPerkBox- which includes 100's ofdiscounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shopand weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pensionenrolment,term time only, and many morebenefits.
• You will also be joininga talented team, with fabulous careerprospectsand could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided.We also offer apprenticeship schemes, sothatyour learning journey can continue.

Job Responsibilities

• Assistwithfood production and service, ensuring an efficient workflow and high-quality meal preparation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipe specifications, menu requirements, and quality standards whileminimisingwaste.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employeesonfood preparation, customer service, and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, allergen regulations, and company food safety policies, includingaccuraterecord keeping.
• Track inventory levels, complete stock checks, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs.
• Handle customer enquiries, dietary requirements, and complaints professionally while promoting a positive dining experience.
• Assist the Chef Manager in managing food costs, achieving gross profit targets, andmaintainingwaste levels within the 5% target.
• Maintain production records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and documentationrequiredfor audits and compliance purposes.

Key Requirements:

• Previousexperience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Flexible approach to hours and duties

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager beforesubmittingyour application.

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 ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If yourequireany accommodations 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.