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Chef
Chef – School Catering (Full-Time)
Location: High School of Dundee, Euclid Crescent, Dundee, DD1 1HU Hourly Rate: £13.50/hour Hours: 32.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 2:30pm (38 working weeks)
About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled Chef to join our dynamic team, helping create a welcoming and nourishing environment for students and staff. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with people, and are eager to develop your career, this could be your ideal opportunity.
Why Join Us?
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Support & Incentives:
- Uniform provided
- Meals included during shift hours
- School holidays days off
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Employee Benefits:
- Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) + discounts (supermarkets, entertainment, weekend treats)
- Free life assurance and competitive pension contributions
- Generous holiday allowance (with paid overtime options for extra leave days)
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- Career Growth:
- Training and apprenticeships available
- Strong culture of promotions from within
Key Responsibilities
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Purchasing & Cost Management:
- Ordering, budgeting, and managing food supplies to maintain cost control
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Safety & Compliance:
- Ensuring strict adherence to food safety and hygiene practices
- Daily cleaning of kitchen facilities (dishwasher, surfaces, equipment)
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Food Preparation:
- Daily production of breakfast, break items, and pizzas for lunch service
- Assisting with desserts, baking, and any additional menu items as directed by the Head Chef
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Service & Quality:
- Setting up hotplate for breakfast, lunch sittings, and live service
- Serving food to agreed standards, recipes, and allergen protocols
Requirements
- Essential:
-Equivalent to a College or work-based assessment for the SVQ Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 5) minimum
- Minimum 1 year of paid kitchen experience, preferably in contract catering (school/education sector a plus)
- Self-motivated and capable of working unsupervised
- Strong time management, organisation, and flexibility
- Excellent presentation skills for food
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- Additional:
- PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check required
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process prioritises accessibility—adjustments can be requested at any stage.
- Safeguarding compliance in all roles (including children/young people checks).
Disclaimer: Current employees must seek line-manager approval before applying.
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