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Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced and dedicated Chef to work at MRC Harwell, OX11 0RD (Didcot). This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) reporting to the Catering Manager. Typical shifts range between 7am and 3pm.
The Chef will be responsible for all food production from the main kitchen and will support planned ad hoc hospitality events throughout the year. Aramark delivers contract catering services across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry and Education.
Benefits
The role includes:
- £14.50 per hour
- Full training and development opportunities
- Generous annual leave (increases with service) with the option to buy extra days
- Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance
- Access to employee benefits platform (retail and leisure discounts) and Well-being Hub (guided meditations, workout videos, sleep aids, virtual GP appointments, financial and mortgage advice)
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
- Opportunities to attend in-house food events
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all cooking (mainly breakfast and lunch) and occasional working lunch hospitality functions
- Follow Aramark standard recipes, systems and brand standards for food production
- Learn and follow procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
- Assist with performance monitoring and record keeping for direct reports
- Design food offers to meet customer demand and ensure profitability
- Handle customer complaints professionally
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety legislation and Aramark standards
- Report incidents, near misses and health & safety issues to the Chef Manager
- Complete shift opening and closing checklists
- Maintain good working relationships with team members
- Undertake required training
Person Specification
- Experience working as a chef
- Organised, hands-on approach and strong work ethic
- Passion for people and food
About Aramark UK
Aramark UK is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations or have questions, contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
How to apply
Apply now via the Aramark careers portal: https://aramarkcareers.com/talentcommunity/apply/1349776900/?locale=en_GB
Contact for adjustments
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or have questions, email [email protected]. All applications will be treated in confidence.