Food Service Assistant 12 to 16 hours per week
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you want a full weeks wages as a bonus after 3 months as a thank you, although this will need to be paid back if you leave within 12 months.
Are you a person interested in progression?
Ongoing training opportunities with Apprenticeships available.
Are you fed up with working evenings?
Would you like to work for a worldwide organisation that promotes from within?
Would you like to work for a company that encourages training & personal development?
Would you like free meals on duty?
Would you like high street discounts as a benefit?
If so, this Food Service Assistant that pays £9.90 p/hour is for you...
Aramark have an exciting opportunity for a Food Service Assistant to work within our catering team at HMP Oakwood to provide 3 meals per day to 2078 prisoners. This is a role that involves working with & supervising a Prisoner Workforce.
This is a customer facing role and requires a proactive individual.
Key requirements:
You will need to be flexible and motivated.
You will be required to obtain security clearance to work in this environment, which will include 5 years address history within the UK.
You must be 18 or over.
You will be working inside a prison kitchen working alongside prisoners to support them on the production and cooking of food.
You will be working with a happy team of chefs; you must be motivational have a positive outlook and have attention to detail.
You will have knowledge of health and food safety legislation. Be able to deal with conflict.
We serve breakfast, Lunch, and evening meals.
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or Equivalent this can be gained at site.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Featherstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Food Service Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Service Assistant 12 to 16 hours per week roles across ARAMARK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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