Education Kitchen Lead — Term-Time, 35h, Growth

Aramark; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free gym use

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension enrolment

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Cook in the Education sector to join the Colchester Institute team in Colchester (CO3 3LL). The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, 7am to 2:30pm, term-time only (36 weeks). Free meals on shift and gym use, with PerkBox discounts and various benefits.

You will work with a talented team, with strong career prospects and opportunities to progress within the company. Great training and apprenticeship options are provided to support your learning journey.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Team work

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Cook in the Education sector to join the Colchester Institute team in Colchester (CO3 3LL). The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, 7am to 2:30pm, term-time only (36 weeks). Free meals on shift and gym use, with PerkBox discounts and various benefits.

You will work with a talented team, with strong career prospects and opportunities to progress within the company. Great training and apprenticeship options are provided to support your learning journey.