Kitchen Assistant

Aramark; Gellilydan; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a General Catering & Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. This role offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, at £13.24 per hour, with opportunities in food preparation, service delivery and kitchen operations within a high-security environment.

You'll provide excellent customer service, assist with cold food items, support the kitchen team, and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a catering, kitchen, or customer service environment is preferred.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to visitors and colleagues.
• Assisting with the preparation of sandwiches, salads, and other cold food items.
• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and service.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas.
• Assisting with washing up and general kitchen duties.
• Helping with deliveries, stock storage, and stock rotation.
• Following food safety, health & safety, and company procedures at all times.
• Supporting the wider catering team with day-to-day operational requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

35 Hours Per Week | Monday to Thursday | £13.24 Per Hour

We are currently recruiting for a General Catering & Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 4DT. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused and hardworking individual to become part of a busy catering operation, supporting food preparation, service delivery, and kitchen operations within a unique working environment.

What's in it for you?

• £13.24 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday working pattern
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

• Providing excellent customer service to visitors and colleagues
• Assisting with the preparation of sandwiches, salads, and other cold food items
• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and service
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas
• Assisting with washing up and general kitchen duties
• Helping with deliveries, stock storage, and stock rotation
• Following food safety, health & safety, and company procedures at all times
• Supporting the wider catering team with day-to-day operational requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a catering, kitchen, or customer service environment is preferred
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS security clearance.
• A DBS check will be required prior to commencing employment.
• This role is based within a high-security environment and successful applicants must be able to satisfy all site security requirements.

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 an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments 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.

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