Kitchen Assistant

Aramark Ltd; Pen-y-fai; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering provider in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooking and kitchen operations at HMP Parc, Bridgend. The role includes supervising inmates and preparing meals, requiring previous supervisory experience and a relevant culinary qualification. The position offers £14.66/hour, free meals, and other benefits post probation.

Benefits

Free meals

Employee Assistance Scheme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to deliver meals, supervising enhanced inmates.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and carry out stock checks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Aramark UK are 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day. You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all 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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

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.
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our team working at HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP.

Benefits

• 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, discounts, including savings on weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Great training is provided, with apprenticeship schemes available to continue your learning journey.

About Aramark

Aramark UK are a leading provider in contract catering services across Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are a Disability Confident employer and a Forces Friendly employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.