Commis Chef

Aramark NV; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Commis Chef to join their team at a famous castle in Warwick. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness in a seasonal setting. Candidates will receive training, with a pay rate up to £12.54 per hour. The position offers great career prospects and various benefits including discounted theme park access and employee assistance programs. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Merlin Magic Passes

On-site discount across Merlin attractions

Access to discounts and online GP appointments

Opportunity for development and progression

Free staff parking

Free Uniform

Generous accrued annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
• Flexibility in availability is preferred.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation in our central production kitchen.
• Cooking and/or preparing food to order.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and safe.
• Preparing the kitchen area prior to service.
• Supporting deliveries and organizing stock.
• Working as part of a team to ensure smooth operation.
• Washing and cleaning dishes.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Flexibility in availability

Job description

Join the fun and work as a Commis Chef at the UK's most exciting castle, home to the UK's largest birds of prey show - The Falconers Quest, and host to several spectacular events.

Your culinary journey starts here!

Are you currently working in hospitality but looking for a little more fun in your role? Do you like the idea of work in a beautiful yet unique environment? Perhaps you are looking for a part time evening job? Well, we have a fabulous opportunity to work within our operation at Warwick Castle. You would be based in one of our kitchens working alongside our amazing team of chefs and cooks.

In this role you'll help to keep our outlets fully stocked with their daily quota of food production. There are multiple outlets to work in, each requiring a different skill set, meaning you'll be exposed to a variety of food products and cooking techniques.

Working straight shifts on a rota basis, the role offers excellent prospects for those interested in a career as a Chef, or any other aspect of the catering industry. We proactively seek to develop all our employees who show promise.

Full time - 5 out of 7

Shifts will generally be between 9am to 5pm and occasionally 2pm to 10pm

As we are a seasonal attraction this role will initially be available until November 2025

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Food preparation in our central production kitchen, working with our front of house team in food outlets
• Cooking and/or preparing food to order
• Keeping the kitchen clean and providing a safe working environment for all
• Preapring the kitchen area prior to service
• Supporting with deliveries and making sure stock is tidy
• Working as part of a team to ensure the operation runs smoothly
• Washing and cleaning dishes

Pay and Benefits

You will be working on a seasonal variable contract with an hourly rate up to £12.54. Not only that, but you will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects - we LOVE to promote from within!

• Merlin Magic Passes (free passes to use across Merlin Entertainments theme parks and attractions)
• On-site discount acorss Merlin theme parks and attractions
• Beneifts app: access to 100's of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Asssitance Programme
• Opportunity for development and progression
• Free staff parking
• Free Uniform
• Generous accrued annual leave

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous expereience would be great, but not essential as we will give you all the training you need to be the best at this role
• Flexibility in availability is preferred
• Willingness to learn

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 – [e-mail] us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.