Chef de Partie

Aramark; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform provided

Gym access

Employee benefits app

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our Northwood HQ team in Hertfordshire. You will work across three on-site kitchens, delivering food to high standards and supporting smooth operation.

The role requires a relevant culinary qualification, kitchen experience, and a valid DBS check. You will report to the Head Chef and help manage food production, minimize wastage, and ensure brand standards, with shifts between early and evening hours.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
• Certificate in food safety, or willingness to obtain via our online e-learning.
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• DBS and security checks required.

Responsibilities

• Report to Head Chef and collaborate with teams on food production to minimise wastage and maintain quality.
• Prepare food for military dining facilities and hospitality events.
• Assist the Sous Chef with post-analysis and ensure opening/closing checklists are completed.
• Learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Communication skills

Security DBS checks

Education

Culinary qualification

Food safety certificate

Job description

Job Location (Short): Hertfordshire, HRT, GB

Information at a Glance

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Location: Northwood HQ, Northwood, HA6 3HP
Salary:£31,903.72 (£15.29 per hour)
Contract type:Permanent,full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Shift times: range between 05:00 and 20:00

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

With 3 busy kitchens on site there are no 2 days the same at Northwood, making for a fast paced and exciting role for someone who wants to grow their carer with more attractive hours than the Highstreet.

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.

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.

Why join us?

• Free parking, uniform and safety shoes, and gym access.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 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 also 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.

What you’ll do:

• Reporting to the Head Chef, working with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality, and brand standards.
• Preparing food for military dining facilities and hospitality events.
• Assisting the Sous Chef with post-analysis and ensuring all shift opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertaking relevant training as required.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.
• DBS and security checks required.

Ifyou’reready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day,

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 proudDisability Confident and Forces Friendly 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 - [e-mail].

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.

Job reference: 677895.