Cook

Aramark Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkBox discounts

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Pension enrolment

Job summary

Aramark Ltd. is seeking a Cook for an education sector role at Waltham Forest College, E17 4JB. The position runs term-time only (39 weeks) from 7:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday, with a 35-hour week.

You will oversee food production, ensure meals meet recipes and quality standards, and help maintain cost control and waste targets. Free meals on shift and other benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Oversee food production and service to ensure high-quality meals.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employees in food prep, customer service and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH and allergen regulations with accurate record keeping.
• Monitor inventory, perform stock checks, place orders and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs.
• Handle dietary requirements and customer enquiries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and service, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employees.
• Maintain HACCP, COSHH, allergen compliance and record keeping.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste.
• Assist in cost control and achieving gross profit targets.
• Maintain production records and audit documentation.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Safety procedures

Team supervision

Tools

HACCP

COSHH

Allergen regulations

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook in their Education sector to join our team at Waltham Forest College, E17 4JB.

• + Oversee 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.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Courteous manner
• Flexible approach to hours and duties Permanent role
• Monday to Friday
• £16/ hour
• Term time only - 39 working weeks
• 35 hours - 7am-2:30pm
• Free meals on shift and free parking
• 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 enrolment, 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.