Private School Cook

Aramark; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Safety shoes provided

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance & pension contributions

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships and top-tier training

Job summary

Aramark UK in Dunblane Juniors, Central Scotland (FK15 0JY), is hiring a kitchen assistant to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals to pupils and staff, with a focus on minimal waste and brand standards.

This role is term-time only but paid across the year, on a 35-hour week, with a focus on equated pay and year-round security. On-site perks include free meals on shift, on-site parking, uniform and safety shoes, plus ongoing training.

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification or relevant experience
• Previous kitchen experience
• Food safety certification (or willingness to complete via our e-learning)
• Effective communication and a team-first attitude

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals with minimal waste
• Maintain food levels and brand standards across all services
• Prepare delicious dishes for pupils and staff, following menu recipe cards
• Support with kitchen checklists and post-service analysis
• Follow kitchen procedures and hygiene standards
• Take part in ongoing training and development
• Take deliveries

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety certification

Team player

Job description

Location: Dunblane Juniors, Central Scotland (Perthshire) FK15 0JY
A fantastic opportunity to only work SCHOOL TERM TIME but get paid all year
This means you would get 10 weeks holiday per year PAID

Hours:35 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on a roster system
Shift times: Earlies 06:30 - 14:30; Lates 12:00 - 19:30
Job Ref: 679103

Equated pay means the effective hourly rate is £13.32 but reduced to £12.16 to enable you to be paid across the entire year
This salary is based on ONLY working term times with substantial time during School Holidays
However equated pay means you get paid every month including School Holidays
Effectively you would get 10 weeks off fully paid when school is closed this is also the only time holiday can be taken.

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join Aramark UK in Dunblane Juniors, where your skills will help deliver exceptional hospitality experiences to those who serve our country.

This is a PERFECT job for someone looking a great work life balance with time off during school holidays with only 2 or 3 late finishes per year for events

About this role

At Aramark, we don't just serve food-we create moments that matter. You'll be part of a team that's proud to make a difference every day.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Free meals on shift and on-site parking
• Local area staff minibus pick-up
• Uniform and safety shoes provided
• Employee Benefits app: online GP, mental health support, and discounts on everything from groceries to weekend getaways
• Life assurance & pension contributions
• Career development opportunities-we love to promote from within
• Apprenticeships and top-tier training available.

What you'll do:

• Work alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals with minimal waste
• Maintain food levels and brand standards across all services
• Prepare delicious dishes for pupils and staff, following menu recipe cards
• Support with kitchen checklists and post-service analysis
• Follow kitchen procedures and hygiene standards
• Take part in ongoing training and development.
• Take deliveries.

What we're looking for:

• A relevant culinary qualification or relevant experience
• Previous kitchen experience
• Food safety certification (or willingness to complete via our e-learning)
• Effective communication and a team-first attitude

Additional Requirements:

To be eligible, you must:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Be able to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) clearance via Disclosure Scotland and MoD BPSS security clearance.

We're proud to be inclusive

As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just reach out to our team.

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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.