Title: Chef
Edinburgh, EDH, GB
Your Aramark journey starts here
Are you currently working as Cook / Chef and looking for a new challenge?
Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces?
Well, we have a job for you!
We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.
We are currently looking for a Cook / Chef to work with our integral team at Dreghorn Barracks, EH13 9QW
Perks of the job
⦁ £11.99 per hour
⦁ Full time – 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
⦁ Shifts ranging between 6.30am – 8pm.
⦁ Discounted meals on shift
⦁ Excellent training opportunities including apprenticeship schemes and e learning courses
⦁ Free parking
⦁ Free uniform and safety shoes provided
⦁ NEST pension contribution and Life assurance
⦁ Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service
⦁ Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
⦁ Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
⦁ A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!
What you'll be doing
- Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
- Full knowledge of all menu items served
- Management of production to ensure minimal wastage
- Maintenance of food levels throughout all service periods
- Maintenance of food quality and brand standards
- Ensuring the maintenance of high hygiene and health and safety standards in line with Aramark requirements and identify any anomalies and incidents
- Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction
- Assisting in the compilation of all shift opening and closing checklists
- Discussing ideas or improvements with line manager
- Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
- Undertake relevant training as required
Experience
⦁ Relevant culinary qualification is desirable but the opportunity to gain a qualification whilst you earn is available for personal development
⦁ Previous experience of working in a kitchen
⦁ Allergen awareness (i.e Natasha’s Law), full training will be given
⦁ Excellent team player and communicator
⦁ A confident chef and an excellent team player