Title:  Chef de Partie

Job Description

Your culinary journey starts here

Do you love to create meals that put smiles on families faces? Are you happy to work in a fun but busy environment as part of a brigade delivering service and quality food to an array of customers? Want to join a business that has opportunity across the UK? If the answer is yes, then read on.

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 very lucky to have some of the best culinary and catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

We are currently recruiting for Casual Chef de Partie to join our hotel team at Chessington World of Adventures.

The ingredients for success

You will have worked in a busy kitchen environment in a role supporting your head chef or kitchen manager, or you are looking for your next step in responsibility. Your mission is clear, you must deliver first class food to our customers, with exceptional standards of presentation, hygiene and organisation - this is a role with a high volume of covers and will be busy!

Your main responsibilities will include

• Produce food in line with food safety guidelines and Aramark policy
• Produce menu items to spec and ensure all food is delivered to our high standards
• Prepare food for service following correct prep lists/ guidance
• Support in the coaching and mentoring of Commis Chefs, Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters
• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen
• Carry out cleaning tasks as required following COSHH
• Work seamlessly with the front of house team, developing and maintaining good communication
• Be a champion for food safety

Pay, benefits and more

You will be working on  a casual 'as and when' required basis with no set hours per week, with an hourly rate of up to £14.00 depending on experience. You'll be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects.

We are a friendly team based in a fantastic and unique environment. You are guaranteed to meet like minded people and have fun! This role comes with progression opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work in a multi faceted hotel business that includes an 'a la carte restaurant, world buffet and various corporate events and gala dinners where you can really showcase your talent! This is a great time to join us as we head into the busy but fun festive period.

You will also be entitled to a Merlin Magic Pass after an initial qualifying period, giving you and your friends and family fabulous park discounts across the Merlin Entertainments sites.

Qualifications and experience needed

• Relevant culinary qualification
• 1-2 years experience in a professional kitchen 
• Experience in industrial catering
• A passion for food and service
• Flexible approach for hours and duties

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

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