Cook

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook in their Education sector to join our team at

Waltham Forest College, E17 4JB.

You will be responsible for food preparation and kitchen operations, supporting the Catering Manager in delivering consistent food quality and service.

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:

• Permanent position

• 34 hours per week Monday to Friday

• 39 working weeks- term time role

• £14.85/ hour

• Free parking and meal on shift

• You will have access to PerkBox - 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, term time only, and many more benefits.

• 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

Job Responsibilities

• • Prepare and cook meals for breakfast and lunch
  • Follow recipe cards to ensure consistency and quality
  • Support and train new team members
  • Manage stock, place food orders, and maintain kitchen records
  • Monitor food safety standards and complete due diligence paperwork
  • Assist with deliveries and deep cleaning routines
  • Supervise the team
  • Adhere to food, health and safety regulations and Aramark standards

Key Requirements

• • Previous kitchen background in a similar role
  • Expert customer service skills
  • Enhanced DBS Required

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.