Kitchen Assistant

Aramark; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site and uniform

Employee Benefits app with discounts &

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Normandy Barracks, Leconfield (HU17 7LX). The role covers kitchen duties, stock control, cleaning, and assisting chefs, with early and late shifts across 35 hours per week. Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS checks are required.

Permanent, full-time position with parking, uniform, and access to an Employee Benefits app. Company benefits include life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years; DBS checks required.

Responsibilities

• Basic 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.

Skills

Basic food prep techniques

Fast-paced work environment

Communication and teamwork

Right to work in UK & DBS eligibility

Job description

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Location: Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, HU17 7LX
Pay rate: £12.71 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Shift times: Early shift 0600 to 1400; Late shift 1015 to 1845

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our team working at Normandy Barracks.

You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, organising stock, maintaining the dishwasher, assisting chefs with basic food preparation when required, and serving on the hotplate.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Why join us?

• Free parking on-site and uniform
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme,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.

What you'll do:

• Basic 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.

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have the eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role, and DBS are needed.

About Aramark UK

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 and Forces Friendly 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 - [e-mail].

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.

Job reference: 676729.