Regional Chef de Partie

Aramark; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Health cash plans

Online GP appointments

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension and Life Assurance

Discounts platform

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Regional Chef de Partie to join our Workplace, Education and Healthcare division. You will travel across a range of sites within your region, supporting kitchen teams during leaves and mobilisations, while upholding exceptional food standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive salary up to £35,000, opportunities to develop across various kitchens, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or ready to step up from Commis Chef.
• Ability to manage a kitchen section independently.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, HACCP, and health and safety legislation.
• Experience with stock control, waste management, and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to high standards per menus and client requirements.
• Own and manage your kitchen section for consistent service.
• Provide flexible support across sites within your region.
• Assist with hospitality services, events, and mobilisation activities.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Support stock management, ordering, storage, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen management, HACCP and health & safety.
• Mentor junior team members and promote teamwork.
• Build strong relationships with site managers, kitchen teams, clients and customers.
• Adapt to different kitchen environments and service styles.

Skills

Culinary skills

Stock control

Waste management

Food hygiene

Allergen management

HACCP

Health and safety

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

UK work rights

Job description

Job Location (Short): Midlands, North, South West, S, SCT, GB

Information at a Glance

Reach for Remarkable

Regional Chef de Partie
Workplace, Education & Healthcare | Regional UK Role
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Are you a talented Chef de Partie looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple sites? We have an exciting opportunity for six passionate culinary professionals to join our Workplace, Education and Healthcare team as a Regional Chef de Partie.

We are looking to support the following regions:

• Midlands (x2)
• North
• Southwest
• Southeast
• Scotland

This is far more than a traditional kitchen role. As a Regional Chef de Partie, you'll travel across a range of sites within your region, supporting kitchen teams during periods of annual leave, sickness, mobilisations, events, and other operational requirements. You'll play a key role in maintaining exceptional food standards, providing hands‑on culinary expertise, and ensuring our clients and customers receive a consistently outstanding dining experience wherever you go.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy meeting new teams, and take pride in delivering high‑quality food, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

As a key member of our regional culinary team, you'll:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to consistently high standards, following menus, recipes, and client requirements.
• Take ownership of your designated kitchen section, ensuring effective preparation and smooth service delivery.
• Provide flexible support across multiple sites within your region.
• Assist with hospitality services, events, and mobilisation activities.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Support stock management, ordering, storage, rotation, and waste reduction processes.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, HACCP, and health and safety requirements.
• Support and mentor junior team members, encouraging best practice and teamwork.
• Build strong relationships with site managers, kitchen teams, clients, and customers.
• Adapt confidently to different kitchen environments, service styles, and operational demands.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, adaptable, and ready to bring their skills to a variety of locations.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or be an experienced Commis Chef ready to take the next step.
• Strong culinary skills and the ability to manage a kitchen section independently.
• A food-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, HACCP, and health and safety legislation.
• Experience of stock control, waste management, and portion control.
• The ability to remain organised and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A flexible and positive approach, with a willingness to travel regularly across the region.
• A full UK driving licence (desirable).
• The right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

At Aramark UK, we're passionate about developing our people and creating opportunities for talented chefs to thrive. As a Regional Chef de Partie, you'll enjoy a unique role that offers exposure to a variety of kitchens, services, and teams while helping deliver exceptional food experiences across our Workplace, Education and Healthcare sector.

What you’ll get?

• Permanent, full-time contract, Monday – Friday, 0800 - 1730
• Competitive salary of up to £35,000
• Generous annual leave increasing with service, plus the option to buy additional holiday
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts and savings
• Free mortgage advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health cash plans
• Online GP appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to attend culinary events and experience the incredible food created by our talented teams

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. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Job Ref: 675456.