Aramark
Kitchen Assistant
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Company Description
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
- Gym access
- 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
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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
Important Requirements
- 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.
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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 references and an enhanced DBS check in 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 – [email protected]
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