Cook

Aramark; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting a Cook in Charge to lead a small catering team at a primary school in Ellesmere, SY12 0JE. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals for children, and ensure food safety and high standards of service.

This role is term-time only (38 weeks), 25 hours per week, with no evenings or weekends, and includes benefits such as a pension, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement, and training opportunities to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a small team is desirable.
• Passion for preparing nutritious, high-quality food.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small catering team.
• Prepare and cook meals for primary school pupils.
• Organise daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Manage stock levels, stock rotation and food orders as required.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety and company procedures.
• Complete relevant kitchen records and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Provide excellent service to pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Team leadership

Catering experience

Food safety

Organisational skills

Communication

Reliability

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. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential.
Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new
about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Cook in Charge to join our team at a primary school in Cockshutt, Ellesmere, SY12 0JE. This is an excellent opportunityfor an experienced catering professional to lead a small team and provide nutritious,high-quality meals for school children in a rewarding education setting.

As Cook in Charge, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring pupils receive healthy, well-prepared meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting a small catering team
• Preparing and cooking meals for primary school pupils
• Organising daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth service
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
• Managing stock levels, stock rotation, and food orders as required
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company procedures
• Completing relevant kitchen records and documentation
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Providing excellent service to pupils, staff, and visitors

What's in it for You?

• £14.50 per hour
• 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only position, working 38 weeks per year
• No evening or weekend working
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a supportive team making a difference in a school community

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a catering or kitchen environment
• Experience supervising or leading a small team is desirable
• Passion for preparing nutritious, high-quality food
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• A positive and reliable approach to work

Additional Requirements

• DBS check required
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Additional Information

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.