Food Service Assistant

Aramark NV; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Kidlington is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join their culinary team. In this role, you will prepare food while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Ideal candidates should have experience in a catering environment and a good understanding of English. This position offers competitive pay, free meals, and opportunities for internal promotion.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Access to Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension

Generous holidays

Internal promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Must pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Provide high levels of service when serving food and beverages.
• Perform cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service.

Skills

Experience in catering environment

Good understanding of English

Timekeeping

Education

Basic food hygiene qualification

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team – Food Service Assistant Wanted!

Location: Kidlington OX5 1RE
Job Ref: 596980
Pay: £13.28/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week. Rota: 3 days on, 3 days off
Shifts: Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

We’re hiring a Food Service Assistant to join our committed team at Campsfield IRC.

You’ll be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines whilst adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. You’ll safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide high levels of service of food and/or beverages to customers, adhering to the standards set by the company.
• Perform cleaning and replenishment duties associated with service and related equipment and/or furniture.
• Ensure 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.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures.
• Work with minimal direction and as part of a team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Free meals on shift + free parking.
• Access to Blue Light Membership and our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
• Internal promotion opportunities – we love to grow our own!

About Us:

At Aramark UK, we are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your career journey.

We’re also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible to all. We offer reasonable adjustments at every stage—from application through to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

Join us in building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

Apply now and show us the unique value you bring.