Cook

Aramark; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is recruiting a Cook at their St Helens location. The role involves preparing meals, supervising the kitchen team, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar role and excellent customer service skills. This permanent daytime position offers £13.26 per hour, extensive training opportunities, perks, and a focus on work-life balance, making it a great next step in your culinary career.

Benefits

Free parking

Meals on shift

Access to PerkBox

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Training provided

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Willingness to supervise and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for 54 covers.
• Manage stock and maintain kitchen records.
• Supervise the kitchen team.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook in their Education sector to join our team at Salisbury House, WA9 1SA.

You will be assisting with the production of breakfast and dinner for approximately 54 covers, serving on the counter and supervising and leading the team when on duty. You will have experience in a similar role and excellent customer service skills.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What's in it for you:

• 30 hours per week working weekdays and weekends
• Shifts between 8am and 6:30pm
• Permanent role paying £13.26/ hour
• Free parking and meals on shift
• You will have access to PerkBox - 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.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Cook:

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast and dinner
• Follow recipe cards to ensure consistency and quality
• Support and train new team members
• Manage stock, place food orders, and maintain kitchen records
• Monitor food safety standards and complete due diligence paperwork
• Assist with deliveries and deep cleaning routines
• Supervise the team
• Adhere to food, health and safety regulations and Aramark standards

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Previous experience in a similar role

About Aramark

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 you require any 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.