Title:  Chef de Partie

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 Chef de Partie to join our team working at HMP Bullingdon, Bicester OX25 1PZ. 

You will be responsible for collaborating with the teams about food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards. This is a full-time role; 4 days on, 4 days off, providing excellent work life balance and saving you a bit in annual leave days.

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

What we offer

• £14.25 per hour, Full time - 35 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, rolling shift pattern. Shifts ranging between 7am – 6pm – no late evenings!
• Free meals when on duty, on-site parking, uniform and safety shoes. 
• 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, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. 
• You will be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. 
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

A day in the life of a Chef de Partie

• Working with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals, 3 times a day. Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre ordered menu.
• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets.
• Full knowledge of all menu items served.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy.
• 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:

• Relevant culinary qualification. 
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen. 
• Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain via our online e-learning). 
• Excellent team player and communicator. 
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. 

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

Job Reference 540913

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.  
 

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