Cook / Senior Catering Assistant

Aramark; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Dundee is seeking a part-time Cook/Experienced Catering Assistant. You will assist in food preparation, serve meals, and ensure adherence to health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess catering experience and skills in customer service. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.40 with flexible hours, excellent training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance and pension contributions

Training and apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous catering experience or relevant qualification.
• Food hygiene level 2 or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong will and empathy when working in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of hot and cold food in a canteen environment.
• Serve food at the counter for breakfast and lunch.
• Follow health and safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in catering

Customer service skills

Food safety awareness

Education

Relevant cookery/culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.



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

You will be assisting with the production of both hot and cold food, deli grab & go items and serving on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer care to our clients and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed.

Our client is a Christian Charity whose mission is to meet human needs without discrimination.The site offers a wide range of services to include supporting those with addiction, mental health, homelessness, and individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system.Owing to the unpredictable environment, this role will require a candidate who is strong willed, empathetic, and who accepts people from all walks of life. You will be socially aware and unafraid of working in an environment that can at times be challenging.
What's in it for youThis is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. Shifts range between 7.30am
- 6pm. The hourly rate is £13.40Free meals on dutyYou 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:You will be preparing both hot and cold food, serving breakfast, main meals and desserts in a canteen style environment, within a homeless hostel.You will be serving on the hot counter at breakfast and lunchtime, keeping track of any dishes running low and always carrying out Food Safety.Placing orders and performing stock takes, alongside storing deliveries and deep cleans of the unit daily/weekly.Cleaning down areas and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.
You will be set up for success if you have:Relevant cookery/culinary qualification is desirable; however, we will consider previous catering experience too (2 years minimum)Food hygiene level 2 is desirable however can be obtained via our online e-learning portal.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 588644All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.




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].