Education Kitchen Cook - Term-Time, 35h, Free Meals

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 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.