Chef

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. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef (12-month Fixed Term contract) to join our team in Northolt, London, HA4 6NG . This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and passionate chef to join a busy catering operation delivering high-quality food services and hospitality events.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for producing high-quality meals across a variety of services while supporting the wider kitchen operation and maintaining exceptional food safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services

Delivering silver service-level catering for hospitality events and functions

Following recipe cards to ensure consistency, quality, and portion control

Supporting and training new team members

Managing stock levels, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records

Monitoring food safety standards and completing due diligence paperwork

Assisting with deliveries and ensuring stock is stored correctly

Supporting daily and deep cleaning routines to maintain high kitchen standards

Working collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team

What's in it for You?

£29,676.24 per annum

35 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7

Early and late shifts between 6:00am and 8:00pm

Opportunity to support functions and hospitality events

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more

Excellent training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes available

Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within

Be part of a talented and supportive culinary team

What We're Looking For

NVQ Level 2 in Culinary Skills (or equivalent)

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Confident chef with strong culinary skills

Excellent team player with a collaborative approach

Good level of spoken English

Flexible, innovative, and passionate about food

Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements

Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment

Additional Requirements

Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years

Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Must be able 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.

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.

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk

Any offer of employment for this role 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 the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.