Title:  Chef

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef in their Education sector to join our team at the University of East London, E16 2RD on a 6 month FTC.  

We are currently recruiting a chef to join our team at UEL docklands,  onsite we have a number of catering outlets and we are seeking an experienced chef to support the delivery of meals, grab and go and hospitality events within campus while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations an operational standards 

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. 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 very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. 

What's in it for you:

• Temporary 6 month FTC 

• Weekend and weekday work  

• Shifts between 7am and 7pm  

• 35 hours per week  

• £15.25 per hour   

• Free parking on site and staff meal 

• You will have access to PerkBox - 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, term time only, and many more perks! 

• You will also be joining a great 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 your learning journey can continue! 

Job Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food ready for grab & go & lunch service, ensuring minimal wastage. Supporting functions/hospitality events.  

• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.  

• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals. 

• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.   

• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence. 
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans. 

Key Requirements:

• • Previous catering experience required 
  • Excellent team player  
  • Excellent communication abilities 
  • Understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures 

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk 
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.