Kitchen Assistant

Aramark; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in hospitality is looking for a Kitchen Assistant in Bridgend. This full-time role involves working with a team to deliver meals, supervising enhanced inmates, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. Previous supervisory skills and a culinary qualification are required. The position offers competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, including free meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Online GP access

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals three times a day, supervising enhanced inmates.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure cleanliness in the kitchen and carry out stock checks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Ability to work in a team

Conflict resolution

Culinary skills

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our team working at HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding ensure the smooth function of the unit. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, alternative weekends off. Shift times range between 7am – 6pm, leaving your evenings free.
• Pay rate £14.66/hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Scheme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app with online GP access and discounts, including savings on your weekly shop and weekend treats.
• A company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression within a committed, internal-promotions focused environment.
• Training and apprenticeship schemes to support learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals three times a day, supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and that stock checks are carried out correctly.
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Qualifications

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work in the UK.
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Additional Information

To be eligible for this role, due to sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Job Reference 600967. 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 & Inclusion

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 are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the ERS Gold Award. 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.