Workmate Agency

Job Description Workmate Agency is recruiting for a leading premium catering provider that delivers exceptional food for luxury travel and hospitality services. Operating from state-of-the-art kitchens in Oxfordshire. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Chef de Partie professionals to join a busy production kitchen based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, responsible for crafting high-quality dishes for a prestigious travel service. The Role As a Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in the smooth running of the kitchen and maintaining the exceptionally high standards expected by our client. Working alongside a talented Head Chef, you ll prepare premium dishes with accuracy, care, and creativity. Key Responsibilities Work with the Head Chef, following recipe specifications accurately Clearly label and rotate stock, ensuring all allergen information is correctly recorded Prepare, produce, and pack food to the highest standards and within set timeframes Maintain an organised, hygienic workstation and follow clean as you go procedures Support stock management, including fridge cleaning, stock rotation, and stock counts Wear correct PPE and follow all food safety and hygiene regulations Contribute creative ideas for menus and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development About You Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a high-quality or fine-dining environment Genuine passion for food and strong attention to detail A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills Proactive, reliable, and committed to professional growth Enthusiastic about culinary creativity and delivering outstanding quality What We Offer 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Free onsite parking Unlimited hot drinks Company pension scheme Onsite vending machines Wellbeing support for all team members A supportive, creative working environment Working Hours: 45 hours over 5 days (including weekends) For more information on this role, please contact Bea on (phone number removed). Whilst we aim to provide valuable feedback to all candidates who apply for our roles, please understand this may not be possible during busy periods. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Disclaimer: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds - every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. VR Recruit Ltd T/A Workmate Agency acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Please visit our website for more information on our services.

Kitchen Assistant Workmate Agency is recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of high-quality catering and food production services for premium travel and hospitality sectors. Operating from modern, high-standard kitchens, our client delivers exceptional food solutions across air, rail, and luxury travel environments, with an unwavering commitment to freshness, innovation, and service excellence. Working with skilled chefs and quality-focused production teams, this facility creates bespoke dishes that meet the highest standards of flavour, presentation, and consistency. Whether supporting large-scale production or specialist premium menus, the aim is simple: deliver exceptional food, every time. The Role: Kitchen Assistant We are looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistants to support the kitchen team in preparing, assembling, and maintaining high-quality food products in a clean, safe, and efficient environment. This is a 7-day operation, including weekends , so flexibility is essential. You will play a key part in ensuring smooth operations by assisting chefs, maintaining hygiene standards, and helping with deliveries and storage. Key Responsibilities Assist chefs with food preparation and portioning Assemble and pack food items according to production requirements Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas Follow food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times Support with receiving, checking, and correctly storing incoming deliveries Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean, organised, and well maintained Report any issues, shortages, or quality concerns to the Supervisor Carry out any other reasonable tasks needed to support kitchen operations If you are looking for your next culinary challenge then Apply Now or call Bea on (phone number removed) Whilst we aim to provide valuable feedback to all candidates who apply for our roles, please understand this may not be possible during busy periods. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Disclaimer: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds - every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. VR Recruit Ltd T/A Workmate Agency acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Please visit the Workmate Agency website for more information on our services.