Store Lead

Aramark UK are currently looking for a Stores Lead to join our team working with our prestigious corporate client, who have six sites spanning across London, Bournemouth, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Luxemburg. Our client, a global financial institution with roots tracing back to 1799, is built on a core principle of delivering exceptional client service - and that’s exactly what we expect from you!

In addition, you’ll play a key role in the exciting reopening of our newly refurbished site. You will help ensure the transition into the brand new space is seamless, operationally strong, and reflective of the exceptional service culture we are committed to delivering.

The role is subject to client vetting.

What do we offer:

• We are offering a full-time position. You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality

• £15.15/hrs

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• On the job training
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Access to our Employee Benefits App – online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and 100s of retail discounts
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects 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 that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Stores Lead:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all kitchen areas, including floors, surfaces, equipment, and storage rooms.
• Ensure waste is collected, sorted, and disposed of properly, following recycling and food‑waste procedures.
• Support deep-clean tasks, including ovens, fridges, extraction, and floor drains.
• Lead delivery reconciliation and storage tasks
• Maintain organised storage areas, ensuring correct labelling, rotation, and stock positioning.
• Keep deliveries area tidy and support with receiving and putting away stock.
• Adhere to food safety procedures, hygiene standards, and HACCP guidelines.
• Ensure chemicals are used and stored safely according to COSHH procedures.
• Follow safe working practices to prevent slips, trips, burns, and other hazards.
• Report maintenance issues or broken equipment promptly.
• Work closely with chefs and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service flow.
• Keep dishwashing and prep areas organised to avoid bottlenecks during busy periods.
• Support closing-down procedures, ensuring all equipment and areas are cleaned and ready for the next day.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple cleaning and support tasks at once.
• Good time management and awareness of service requirements.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the entire kitchen team.
• Clear communication, especially during busy service periods.
• Reliability and consistency
• Comfortable with manual handling, lifting, and working on your feet for long periods.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and speed.
• Understanding of basic food safety, cleanliness, and safe chemical handling.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organised, and hazard-free kitchen environment.
• Flexible and willing to help across different areas of the kitchen.
• Able to respond quickly to changing priorities during service.

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 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 – [email protected]

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