Weekend Breakfast Chef

Aramark Ltd; Crays Hill; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking on site

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking a part-time Commis Chef at Argos Distribution Centre, Basildon (SS14 3FF). The role reports to the Catering Manager on site, handling all food production for one main kitchen and supporting ad hoc hospitality.

This permanent, part-time position offers 10 hours per week (Sat/Sun), with shifts 8am–1pm; £12.50 per hour plus free meals and parking. You must be eligible to work in the UK with 3+ years in-country residence, and security checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a chef/cook.
• Able to manage breakfast service.
• Familiar with allergens and Natasha's Law requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast items (full English, sandwiches, etc).
• Check all food is compliant with allergens and Natasha's Law.
• Complete daily paperwork for due diligence and deliveries.
• Monitor stock, orders and kitchen records.
• Record temperatures of fridges/freezers and hot cabinets.
• Assist in daily/weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Skills

Chef experience

Food preparation

Allergens awareness

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Commis Chef to join the fantastic team at Argos Distribution Centre, Basildon, SS14 3FF. This is an exciting, permanent, and full-time opportunity reporting to the Catering Manager on site. The role will assume responsibility for all food production across from one main kitchen and support with planned ad hoc hospitality throughout the year. Aramark provides 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. What is in it for you: This is a part-time position, 10 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday only. Shifts range between 8am and 1pm, leaving your
evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. The hourly rate is £12.50. Free meals on shift and free parking on site. You will have access to MyStaffShop - 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, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within. We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. A day in the life of a Breakfast Chef: Preparing and cooking breakfast (full English breakfasts, sandwiches etc) Checking all food is compliant with allergens and Natasha's law. Completing daily paperwork to
cover due diligence. Checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries, stock ordering and maintaining kitchen records. Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans. You will be set up for success if you have: Experience operating as a chef / cook Organised with a hands-on ability and strong work ethic Passion for people and food Job Reference 545731 All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 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 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.