Food Service Assistant in Devizes

You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Food Service Assistant to join our team working at HMP Erlestoke Devizes UK. You will be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines whilst adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. You will safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.

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.

What do we offer:

• This is a Permanent Part-time position, 20 hours per week, £12.21 per hour.
• Shifts range between 07:30 and 16:00, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within hospitality.
• Free meals when on duty, parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, hundreds of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• A company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• Access to great training is provided.
• Apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Food Service Assistant:

• Providing high levels of service of food and/or beverages to customers, adhering to the standards set by the company.
• Supervising the prisoners in the area producing the meals and delivering table service.
• Performing cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture.
• Ensuring service area and/or service points are clean and stocked up.
• Food assembly and service of same in an efficient manner, which may include some light cooking.
• Monitoring and recording food and equipment temperatures.
• Handling cash transactions and ensuring the accurate cash handling procedures are followed in accordance with company procedure and till procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Ideally, previous experience within a catering environment.
• On the job training will be provided and must acquire basic food hygiene qualification within first six months of employment.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Good timekeeping.
• Must be over 18 for this position.
• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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 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 – careers@aramark.co.uk. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.