Cook

Aramark; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, providing silver service for events, and training new team members. The ideal candidate will have relevant culinary qualifications, be an excellent communicator and team player, and possess a flexible approach. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Online GP access via employee benefits app

Life assurance and pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career prospects and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent team player and communicator.
• A confident chef with flexibility and innovative mindset.
• Must have own transport due to the site's limited transport links.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for meals with minimal wastage.
• Providing silver service level for functions and hospitality events.
• Assisting with deliveries and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring temperatures of fridges and completing due diligence paperwork.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook to join our team working at Albemarle Barracks, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0RF. You will be responsible for managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

Aramark UK is committed to making work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. We provide world-class contract catering services to our clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. Security checks are required for this role. You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years.

Job Reference 594817. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK: At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and support employees with disabilities. We are recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold ERS Gold Award.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend shifts. Shifts range between 7:00am and 8:30pm, occasionally later for functions.
• The hourly rate is £13.52.
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app with online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, and discounts on everyday essentials.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with option to buy more, and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to join a talented team with career prospects and potential for internal promotion. Great training provided and apprenticeship schemes available.

A day in the life of a Cook

• Cooking and preparing food for breakfast, lunch and dinner services with minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions and hospitality events.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

You will be set up for success if you have

• Relevant culinary qualification or experience
• Excellent team player and communicator
• A confident chef
• Security checks and DBS required for this role
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate
• Must have own transport due to the site being remote with limited transport links

Application notes

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 594817. All applications will be treated with confidentiality. If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, notify your line manager before submitting your application.