Private School Cook

Northern Europe; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift and on-siteparking

Local area staff minibus pick-up

Uniform and safety shoes provided

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement with the

Excellent training and developmentoppr

Apprenticeship schemes available

Fantastic career progressionopportunit

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Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Private School Cook for Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0JY. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff within a prestigious school dining environment, ensuring safety and high standards.

You will work as part of a dedicated catering team under the Head Chef, with shifts from early to late, ensuring smooth kitchen operation and excellent customer experience.

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

• Working alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals with minimal waste
• Maintaining food levels and brand standards across all services
• Preparing delicious dishes for pupils and staff, following menu recipe cards
• Supporting with kitchen checklists and post-service analysis
• Following kitchen procedures and hygiene standards
• Taking part in ongoing training and development.
• Taking deliveries.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety certification

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion
for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop
your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what
you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new
challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Private School Cook to join our team in Dunblane
Juniors, Perthshire, FK15 0JY. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and reliable
cook to work within a prestigious school environment, delivering high-quality meals to
students, staff and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated catering team, you will play a key
role in ensuring excellent food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
As a Private School Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-
quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer
service. You will support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and contribute to a
positive dining experience for all customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals with minimal waste
• Maintaining food levels and brand standards across all services
• Preparing delicious dishes for pupils and staff, following menu recipe cards
• Supporting with kitchen checklists and post-service analysis
• Following kitchen procedures and hygiene standards
• Taking part in ongoing training and development.
• Taking deliveries.

What's in it for You?

• £13.32 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• 5 days over 7 on a roster system
• Early Shift: 06:30 – 14:30
• Late Shift: 12:00 – 19:30
• Free meals on shift and on-site parking
• Local area staff minibus pick-up
• Uniform and safety shoes provided

Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme,
and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)

• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

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.

Additional Information

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 are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people,
and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to
safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.