Kitchen Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bicester; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee Benefits app

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Bicester, OX25 1PZ. You will assist with basic food preparation and support a busy kitchen while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

We offer £15.30 per hour, 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, free meals on duty, on-site parking, and a range of benefits including a pension, life assurance, and access to our Employee Benefits app. Join us to grow within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsabilités

• Basic food preparation, including cold items.
• Follow health, safety and food safety procedures.
• Receive deliveries, check stock and rotate stock.
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment to high hygiene standards.
• Assist with pot wash and maintain cleanliness during service.
• Support chefs and kitchen team during service periods.
• Collaborate with colleagues for timely and efficient service.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Connaissances

Food prep basics

Fast-paced environment

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability & flexible

Description du poste

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. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Bicester, OX25 1PZ. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to support a busy kitchen operation, helping to deliver high-quality food services while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, safety, and teamwork.

What's in it for you?

• £15.30 per hour
• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card membership
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts and savings
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation

What you'll be doing

• Basic food preparation, including the preparation of cold food items
• Following all Health & Safety and food safety procedures
• Receiving deliveries, checking stock, and ensuring correct stock rotation
• Cleaning kitchen areas and equipment to maintain high hygiene standards
• Assisting with pot wash duties and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Supporting chefs and the wider kitchen team during service periods
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure timely and efficient food service
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment

Qualifications

About you

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures is desirable
• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is beneficial but not essential

Additional Information

• You must have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work in the UK.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

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 referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin 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 – [e-mail]

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.