Title:  Kitchen Assistant

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Location: Altcar Training Camp. Hightown, L38 7JD 
Pay rate: £12.71 per hour 
Contract type: Permanent, zero-hour contract, as required 
Shift pattern: As required 

Looking for a role where your work really matters? As a Kitchen Assistant at Altcar Training Camp, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering great food and service to military personnel, reservists, cadets and visitors. Working in a unique military environment, you'll enjoy a varied role, supportive colleagues and the satisfaction of knowing you're helping to keep those training at their best. 

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:  you must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.  

Why join us? 

• Free meals, uniform, and on-site 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, 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 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: 

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day. You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit. 
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu. 
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy, and all stock checks are carried out correctly. 
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms. 
• Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises. 
• Undertake relevant training as required. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work in the UK. 
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. 
• Previous supervisory skills. 
• Relevant culinary qualification. 
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen. 

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.  

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: 668278.