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Company Description
At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.
Job Description
Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team in Inverness, IV2 7TD. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and ambitious chef to join a professional catering operation, developing their skills while working alongside an experienced culinary team.
As a Chef, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food across a variety of services while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
- Supporting fine dining and hospitality events
- Training and mentoring new team members
- Following recipe cards and specifications to ensure consistency and quality
- Maintaining kitchen records and due diligence documentation
- Assisting with stock checks, stock control, and food ordering
- Supporting deep cleaning schedules and maintaining excellent kitchen standards
- Working collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver exceptional service
- Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
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What's in it for You?
- £14.00 per hour
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday working pattern
- Only 1 weekend in 4, with 2 days off during the week when worked
- Discounted meals on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
- Company pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship schemes available
- Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
- Be part of a talented and supportive culinary team
Qualifications
- Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent)
- Trained to Chef de Partie level
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Passion for food and delivering high-quality dishes
- Confidence to work in a busy kitchen environment
- Innovative mindset and willingness to learn and develop
Additional Information
- Must have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK
- Must be able to pass DBS and security vetting checks
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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 an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families. 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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]
Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Compensation: up to GBP 14.00 - hourly
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