Cook

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook in their Education sector to join our team at Waltham Forest College, E17 4JB.,

• + Oversee food production and service, ensuring an efficient workflow and high-quality meal preparation. + Ensure all food is prepared according to recipe specifications, menu requirements, and quality standards while minimising waste. + Delegate tasks, supervise General Assistants, and train new employees on food preparation, customer service, and safety procedures + Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, allergen regulations, and company food safety policies, including accurate record keeping. + Track inventory levels, complete stock checks, place orders, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and control costs. + Handle customer enquiries, dietary requirements, and complaints professionally while promoting a positive dining experience. + Assist the Chef Manager in managing food costs, achieving gross profit targets, and maintaining waste levels within the 5% target. + Maintain production records, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and documentation required for audits and compliance purposes.
  
  
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Courteous manner
• Flexible approach to hours and duties
  
  Permanent role
• Monday to Friday
• £16/ hour
• Term time only - 39 working weeks
• 35 hours - 7am-2:30pm
• Free meals on shift and free parking
• 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 enrolment, 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.