Title:  Chef

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team at The Pleasance Lifehouse, Edinburgh

Location: The Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9UE
Pay: £13.99/hour   
Hours: Permanent, part-time, 20 hours/week, Monday to Friday 
Shift times: Earlies/Lates - alternate weeks. Earlies 06:45 – 13:15, Lates 14:30 – 21:00 with occasional absence cover and functions  

The Pleasance is a Rapid Access Accommodation service and a key part in the City of Edinburgh approach to reducing rough sleeping and towards reducing homelessness.  Residents are referred from street based agencies and stay with us until appropriate temporary accommodation and support is identified and accessed. 

You will be assisting with the production of both hot and cold food, deli grab & go items and serving on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer service to our customers, and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed. 

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).

Why join us?

•    Free meals on shift and free parking 
•    You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme,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, term time only, and many more perks! 
•    You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospect and 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, so that your learning journey can continue! 

What you’ll do:

•    You will be preparing both hot and cold food, alongside deli grab & go items (sandwiches, wraps, salads, and fruit pots) 
•    You will be serving on the hot counter at breakfast and lunchtime, keeping track of any dishes running low and always conducting Food Safety. 
•    Placing orders and performing stock takes, alongside assisting with storing deliveries and deep cleans of the unit on a daily/weekly basis. 
•    You will be operating tills and taking payments, whilst providing excellent customer service to our customers. You will also be upselling sizes and products. 
•    Organising and coordinating hospitality.

What we’re looking for:

•    Experience operating as a Chef or as a Cook
•    Food safety and food hygiene  

If you’re ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, apply now! 

About Aramark UK

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 and Forces Friendly 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 – careers@aramark.co.uk.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. 

Job reference: 646311.