Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Porter to work at Cambridge Regional College. This full-time role involves food preparation, keeping the kitchen organized, and supporting the chef during service. Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Free parking

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and lunch service.
• Manage stock rotation and deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant/Porter to join our team working at Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT

You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, organising stock, food preparation, for the 3 outlets, supporting the chef in lunch service making sure counter is full and stocked with food.

Aramark UK, are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What we offer:
⦁ £12.21 per hour, split into equated pay, working 44 weeks term time plus 6 extra weeks in the school holidays
⦁ This is a full-time position,37.5 hours per week, 7.00am-2.30pm.
⦁ Free meals, free parking
⦁ You will have access to MyStaffShop - 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, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
⦁ You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
⦁ We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Kitchen Assistant/Porter:
⦁ food preparation of items including cold food.
⦁ Following H&S procedures.
⦁ Stock rotation and managing deliveries.
⦁ Cleaning the kitchen.
⦁ Assisting with pot wash.
⦁ Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient service.

You will be set up for success if you have:
⦁ Knowledge of food preparation techniques.
⦁ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
⦁ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
⦁ Must have eligibility to work in the UK . Security checks are required for this role and DBS are needed.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Job Reference: 559211
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

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 – [emailprotected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.