Weekend Education Cook & Team Leader

Aramark; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

16 hours per week

Weekends

£15.03 per hour

Free parking

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension enrolment

Term time only

Apprenticeship schemes

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Cook in the Education sector for the Salvation Army, EH89UE. The role is part-time with a 16-hour week, weekend shifts, and a pay rate of £15.03 per hour. You will be joining a committed team with opportunities for training, apprenticeship schemes, and career progression.

Safeguarding is a priority; enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment are in place. Company perks include PerkBox access, life assurance, pension enrolment, term-time options, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Courteous manner.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and service, ensuring an efficient workflow and high-quality meal preparation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipe specifications, menu requirements, and quality standards while minimising waste.
• Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employees on food preparation, customer service, and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, allergen regulations, and company food safety policies, including accurate record keeping.
• Track inventory levels, complete stock checks, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs.
• Handle customer enquiries, dietary requirements, and complaints professionally while promoting a positive dining experience.
• Assist the Chef Manager in managing food costs, achieving gross profit targets, and maintaining waste levels within the 5% target.
• Maintain production records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and documentation required for audits and compliance purposes.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Work on own initiative or as part of a

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Cook in the Education sector for the Salvation Army, EH89UE. The role is part-time with a 16-hour week, weekend shifts, and a pay rate of £15.03 per hour. You will be joining a committed team with opportunities for training, apprenticeship schemes, and career progression.

Safeguarding is a priority; enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment are in place. Company perks include PerkBox access, life assurance, pension enrolment, term-time options, and more.