Chef de Partie

Aramark; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Catterick Garrison is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their culinary team. The role involves managing food production, ensuring quality, and maintaining brand standards. The ideal candidate has relevant culinary qualifications and kitchen experience. This full-time position offers competitive salary, career growth, and various employee benefits including gym access and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking

Uniform and safety shoes

Gym access

Life assurance and pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
• Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain via online e-learning).
• DBS and security checks required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for military dining facilities and hospitality events.
• Assist the Sous Chef with post-analysis and ensure all shift opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our team working at Claro Barracks.

You will be responsible for collaborating with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality, and brand standards. 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.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

What we offer

• This is a permanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days from 7 (will include some weekends). Shifts range between 0600-2000 leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
• Annual salary of £28,567.45 / pay rate £14.60 per hour.
• Free parking, uniform and safety shoes, and gym access.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app with online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts including savings on weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and other benefits.
• Opportunities to work with a talented team and strong career prospects; we promote from within.
• Great training and development, with apprenticeship schemes to continue learning journeys.

A day in the life of a Chef de Partie

• Reporting to the Sous Chef, work with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.
• Prepare food for military dining facilities and hospitality events.
• Assist the Sous Chef with post-analysis and ensure all shift opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• 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 online e-learning).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• DBS and security checks required.

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

Job Reference 603276.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 are recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

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 questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail].

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