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. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark can help you reach your full potential.

Location: Woolwich Barracks and other surrounding sites

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7

Contract: Full Time

Rate of Pay: £13.91 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a talented and passionate Chef to join our team based at Woolwich Barracks , supporting catering operations across Woolwich and other surrounding sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety in their role, takes pride in producing high-quality food, and thrives in a fast-paced catering environment.

What's in it for you?

Full-time position working 37.5 hours per week

Flexible working pattern across 5 days over 7

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes to support your career progression

Excellent career prospects within Aramark, as we love to promote from within

A supportive and inclusive working environment

The opportunity to work across multiple sites and broaden your experience

What you'll be doing

Preparing and cooking high-quality meals in line with menu specifications

Ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards

Supporting daily kitchen operations across Woolwich Barracks and other sites as required

Maintaining full knowledge of menu items and allergen information

Assisting with stock control, ordering, and stock rotation procedures

Receiving and storing deliveries in accordance with food safety requirements

Monitoring food quality and minimising waste

Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company procedures

Supporting and working collaboratively with the wider catering team

Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen

What we're looking for

Previous experience working as a Chef, Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, or similar role

Passion for food and delivering excellent customer experiences

Good knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen hygiene standards

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible approach to working across multiple sites when required

Relevant food hygiene qualifications are desirable

UK residency for the past 3 years & ability to pass 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.