Cook/Chef

Medirest Signature; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in North East England is seeking a full-time Cook/Chef. In this role, you'll manage food production, support new team members, and ensure high culinary standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant culinary qualifications and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and employee perks.

Benefits

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK and residing for over 3 years.
• Security checks and DBS required.
• Own transport required due to remote location.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Training and coaching new team members.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Maintaining kitchen records and temperatures.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Culinary expertise

Flexibility

Innovative thinking

Education

Relevant culinary qualification or experience

Job description

pursue what matters

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook/Chef 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 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.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position,35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend shifts. Shifts range between 7am and 8.30pm, occasionally later for functions.
• The hourly rate is £13.52.
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includesonline GP access,Employee Assistance Programme,100's of discounts, includingsavings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package includinglife assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlementwith the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulouscareer prospectsand 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 offerapprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Cook/Chef:

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/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 their own transport due to the site being remote with limited transport links.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 596105.

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 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.

A day in the life of a Cook/Chef:

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/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 their own transport due to the site being remote with limited transport links.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 596105.

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.