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Give Back, Work/Life Balance & Freedom
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Catering Assistant / Cook in Bath, BA2 to prepare home cooked meals to those experiencing homeless, this is an opportunity to work within our charity sector that is dedicated to giving back to the community. Cooking delicious home cooked meals to those experiencing homelessness is something Aramark is extremely proud to support, and you have the opportunity to join the team with a competitive salary, great work/life balance and pride in the work you do is having a real-time impact on improving lives.
You will be assisting with the production of breakfast and dinner for a number of residents daily, this is a chance to be creative and have freedom to prepare different meals for the residents experiencing homelessness. This role is not a fast-paced kitchen environment but an opportunity to take your time and focus on quality and creativity. Doing work that pays not only in salary but in personal pride and doing good for others.
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. This work can be challenging but also very rewarding and you learn many skills about de-escalation that can be useful in any walk of life.
What's in it for you
- This is a part-time position, 16 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. Shifts range between 7.30am - 6pm.
- The hourly rate is £12.85. Double pay on Bank Holidays and overtime when applicable.
- Free meals on duty and Free onsite parking.
- Giving back to the community you live in.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits Platform - 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.
A day in the life of a Catering Assistant:
- You will be preparing both hot and cold food, serving breakfast, main meals and desserts in a canteen style environment, within a homeless lifehouse.
- Managing catering assistants or KP’s that are onsite to assist you.
- Following menus or creating your own meal ideas, with lots of free time to prepare meals for a small set number of people you can get creative.
- You will be serving on the hot counter at breakfast and dinner time, interacting with residents and keeping track of any dishes running low and always carrying out Food Safety.
- Cleaning down areas and ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.
You will be set up for success if you have:
- Relevant cookery/culinary qualification is desirable; however, we will consider previous catering experience too (2 years minimum)
- Food hygiene level 2 is desirable however can be obtained via our online e-learning portal.
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 – careers@aramark.co.uk.