Title:  Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant/Porter to join our team working at Great Western Hospital Swindon, SN3 6BB.  

You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, organising stock, maintaining the dishwasher, and assisting chefs with basic food preparation when required. 

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's in it for you:

• £12.21 per hour  

• 37.5 hours per week  

• Weekdays and weekend work  

• Shifts between 6am and 6pm 

• Reduced parking- £1.50 per day  

• Meal on shift  

• 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 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.  

Job Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation of items including cold food. 

• Following H&S procedures. 

• Stock rotation and managing deliveries. 

• Cleaning the kitchen.  

• Assisting with pot wash. 
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient service. 

Key Requirements

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

About Aramark

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

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. 

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 employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.   

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.