Cook / Senior Catering Assistant

Aramark; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare service provider as a Cook/Experienced Catering Assistant in Dundee. This part-time role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting individuals in need. Work 25 hours a week in a meaningful role with opportunities for career development and benefits.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Access to PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Training and apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Food hygiene level 2 is preferred.
• Strong-willed and comfortable in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food production and serve meals in a canteen environment.
• Monitor dish levels and follow food safety protocols.
• Manage orders, stock takes, and perform safety checks.

Skills

Customer Care

Food Safety Protocols

Empathy

Social Awareness

Education

Relevant cookery or culinary qualification

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Cook/Experienced Catering Assistant in their Healthcare sector to join our team in Dundee, DD1 1NQ.

You will assist with the production of hot and cold foods, deli grab & go items, and serve on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer care and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed.

Our client is a Christian Charity dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination. The site offers services supporting addiction, mental health, homelessness, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Due to the environment, we seek candidates who are strong-willed, empathetic, socially aware, and comfortable working in challenging situations.

What's in it for you
This part-time role involves 25 hours per week over 5 days, including some weekends, with shifts between 7.30 am - 6 pm.
The hourly rate is £13.40.
Benefits include free meals on duty, access to PerkBox discounts, life assurance, pension contributions, and more.
We promote from within and provide training and apprenticeship schemes to support your career development.

A day in the life of a Cook:
Prepare hot and cold foods, serve breakfast, main meals, and desserts in a canteen environment within a homeless hostel.
Serve on the hot counter, monitor dish levels, and follow Food Safety protocols.
Manage orders, stock takes, store deliveries, and perform daily/weekly deep cleans and safety checks.

You will be set up for success if you have:
A relevant cookery or culinary qualification is desirable; however, at least 2 years of catering experience is acceptable.
Food hygiene level 2 is preferred but can be obtained via our online portal.

If interested, apply now and demonstrate the value you can bring.
Job Reference 588644
All applications will be treated confidentially.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and support employees with disabilities throughout their careers.
Our recruitment process is accessible, with reasonable adjustments available at every stage. For accommodations or questions, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].