Mobile Catering Assistant

Aramark; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Scotland seeks a Mobile Catering Assistant. This role involves running camp kitchens, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with meal service during training camps. Candidates should have relevant kitchen experience, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to work. The position offers casual contract work with variable hours and competitive pay, alongside numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals on-site

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years.
• Security clearance checks are required for this role due to the nature of the sites.
• Experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running standalone camp kitchens.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and appliances.
• Complete relevant kitchen paperwork.

Skills

Relevant kitchen experience

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in hours and duties

Passion for food and service

Education

Basic disclosure Scotland or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

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.

Are you an experienced Cook/Chef looking to supplement your income or join a team for regular weekly work?

You could earn £385 for a 3-day weekend camp. We are currently looking to hire flexible catering assistants who can work in a variety of locations across Scotland. Our short-term camp contracts require a Basics disclosure Scotland. Funding to obtain this will be available to successful candidates. A camp consists of between 50 to 200 cadets and would be staffed with 1-4 personnel depending on numbers. A general 3-day camp would consist of travel to camp with stores and a late evening meal on the 1st day, followed by a full-service 2nd day and finally breakfast and lunch on the last day of camp.

There is plenty of work all year round for successful candidates. Applicants should have good all-round kitchen skills, as well as an understanding of all health and safety associated within a kitchen. Aramark UK is making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. We provide 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.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in-country for more than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.

Note: 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 578228.

What we offer

• We are offering a casual contract, working as and when required. You will be working mainly weekends but may need to work during the week for school holiday periods. Shift times will be variable between 6am and 9pm.
• The hourly rate is £12.50 + supplement.
• Multiple roles available.
• Free meals on-site and on-site parking, majority of sites have excellent transport links. You will also have the use of the company vehicle during working hours and free uniform.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app 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 and many more benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Mobile Catering Assistant

• You will be assisting the STC team in the running of standalone camp kitchens, ensuring STC dining experience in cadet training camps.
• Stocking up, stock rotation, facing up, spot cleaning, cleaning dining and serving areas, both front and back of house. You will also be loading and unloading deliveries.
• Ensuring cleanliness of kitchen and all appliances and crockery.
• Completing all relevant kitchen paperwork.

You will be set up for success if you have

• Eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security clearance checks are required for this role due to the nature of the sites.
• Relevant kitchen experience and a passion for food and service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.
• Basic disclosure Scotland or willing to obtain.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 578228. 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 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 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]. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.