Chef/Cook

Your Aramark journey starts here

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef/Cook to join our team working at DC Heywood, Heywood Distribution Park, Lancashire, OL10 2TT

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.

You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

What we offer

• This is a part-time position, 30 hours per week, Mainly Monday – Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts range between 8am – 2pm, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. The hourly rate is £13 per hour.
• Free meals and onsite parking
• 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/Cook

• You'll be cooking and preparing food to the highest standard, adhering to allergen and calorie specifications
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans - following hygiene and safety procedures
• Occasional operating of tills and handling cash
• Report to line manager any feedback (complaints, suggestions, etc.)

You will be set up for success if you have:

⦁ Relevant culinary qualification.

⦁ 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 553745

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 –

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

Salary: GBP 1040 - 1240 per month