Kitchen Assistant

Aramark; Leconfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform

Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Normandy Barracks, Leconfield (HU17 7LX). The role covers basic food prep, stock rotation, cleaning, and assisting chefs, with early or late shifts outlined. On-site parking and uniform are provided, plus company benefits.

You must be a UK resident for the past 3 years and able to pass security vetting and DBS checks as part of sector requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and pass DBS checks.
• Security vetting requirements apply.

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 preparation techniques

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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.

• 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.