Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Cook/Chef in their Healthcare sector to join our team in Edinburgh, EH8 9UE
You will be assisting with the production of both hot and cold food, deli grab & go items and serving on the hot food counter at breakfast and lunchtime, providing excellent customer service to our customers and ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are followed.
Our client is a Christian Charity whose mission is to meet human needs without discrimination.
The site offers a wide range of services to include supporting those with addiction, mental health, homelessness, and individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system.
Owing to the unpredictable environment, this role will require a candidate who is strong willed, empathetic, and who accepts people from all walks of life. You will be socially aware and unafraid of working in an environment that can at times be challenging., You will be preparing both hot and cold food, serving breakfast, main meals and desserts in a canteen style environment, within a homeless hostel.
- You will be serving on the hot counter at lunch and dinner, keeping track of any dishes running low and always carrying out Food Safety.
- Placing orders and performing stock takes, alongside storing deliveries and deep cleans of the unit daily/weekly.
- Cleaning down areas and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.

You will be set up for success if you have

Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Relevant cookery/culinary qualification is desirable; however, we will consider experience too (2 years +)
- Food hygiene level 2 is desirable however can be obtained via our online e-learning portal.

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

This is a part-time position, 14 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. Shifts range between 8am
- 6.30pm.
- The hourly rate is £13.99.
- You will have access to MyStaffShop
- 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 contributions, 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.