Kitchen Assistant

Aramark NV; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to work at HMP Parc, Bridgend. This full-time role involves meal preparation and ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen, all while supervising enhanced inmates. Candidates must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and possess relevant culinary qualifications. The position offers attractive benefits including free meals, parking, and opportunities for training and career progression. If you are passionate about culinary arts and teamwork, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals three times a day with a team of chefs.
• Prepare basic quality foods according to menu.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and carry out stock checks.
• Complete relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen.
• Participate in relevant training as required.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our team working at HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding ensure the smooth function of the unit.

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 lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, alternative weekends off. Shift times range between 7am - 6pm, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Scheme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 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, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, 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.

A day in the life of a Kitchen Assistant:

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day. You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all stock checks are carried out correctly.
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work in the UK.
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 600967.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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

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 are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

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].

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