Title:  Chef

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Newcastle Cobalt 9c, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0QQ.

You will be responsible for working collaboratively with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand 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 lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer: 
⦁    This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Shifts range between 7.30am - 3.30pm, leaving your evenings and weekends free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
⦁    The hourly rate is £12.43 per hour.
⦁    Free meals on shift,  free parking, uniform and safety shoes provided.
⦁    You will have access to MyStaffShop - 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, 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 that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
⦁    We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 
 

A day in the life of a Chef:
⦁    Reporting to the Chef Manager, working with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.
⦁    Preparing food for our hospitality dining facilities and events.
⦁    Assisting the Chef Manager with day to day kitchen operations, including cafe and hospitality food service and production. You will also be ensuring all shift opening and closing checklists are completed.
⦁    Learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
⦁    Undertaking relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:
⦁    Relevant culinary qualification is desirable, however we will also consider experience! 
⦁    Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
⦁    Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain via our online e-learning).
⦁    Excellent team player and communicator.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you bring.  
Job Reference 548365
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 
 

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.