At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Bridgend, CF35 6AP. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy catering operation, supporting the delivery of quality meals while developing your skills within a supportive and rewarding environment.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will work alongside a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to help deliver meals three times a day. You will support the smooth running of the kitchen operation, ensuring high standards of food preparation, cleanliness, and compliance are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals three times daily
• Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates within the kitchen unit
• Preparing basic quality food within a set pre-ordered menu
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, tidy, and maintained to required standards
• Carrying out stock checks and ensuring stock is managed correctly
• Completing all relevant paperwork and due diligence records
• Supporting a positive team environment and handling conflict professionally when required
• Following food safety, health and safety, and company procedures
• Undertaking relevant training as required
• Supporting the wider catering team to ensure excellent service delivery

What's in it for You?

• £25,561.38 per annum (£14.00 per hour)
• 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7
• Shift times between 7am and 6pm, leaving your evenings free
• Free meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Discount Card upon successful completion of probation
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• In-house Mental Health Champions
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team

What We're Looking For

• Previous supervisory experience
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene

Additional Requirements

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years

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 an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.