School Kitchen Chef — Term-Time, 35h, Mon-Fri

Aramark; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

35 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Term time only 39 working weeks

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance & pension contributions

Career progression & apprenticeship

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef for Whitchurch High School in the Education sector. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (39 weeks). The team focuses on fresh ingredients, food safety, and serving pupils with high standards.

Perks include PerkBox, life assurance, pension contributions, and career progression opportunities. We value safeguarding and welcome applicants who share our commitment.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and food to company standards.
• Assist with daily food preparation and stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Job description

AramarkUKare currently recruitinga talented and dedicatedChefin their Education& Healthcaresector to joinour team atWhitchurch High School.

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 referencesand an enhanced DBScheckin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Permanent role
• 35hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Term time only 39working weeks
• Youwill have access toPerkBox- which includes 100's ofdiscounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shopand weekend treats!
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions,term time only, and many moreperks!
• You will also be joininga great team, with fabulous careerprospectand 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, soyourlearning journey can continue!

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and food to company standards.
• Assistwith daily food preparation and stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean,organised, and hygienic kitchen.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Key Requirements:

• Previouskitchen or food preparation experience
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and food hygiene knowledge

About Aramark

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 yourequireany 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.