Chef

Northern Europe; Camberley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals

Discounted on-site gym

Life assurance and pension

Employee Benefits app

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a Chef to join the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst team in Camberley. The role offers 37.5 hours per week across 5 days with shifts from early morning to evening, and a pay rate of £14.76 per hour.

You will prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to specification in a busy catering operation within a prestigious military environment. Benefits include discounted meals during duty, free on-site parking, gym discounts, life assurance and pension, employee benefits app

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Confident chef with strong culinary skills.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Proficient level of spoken English.
• Flexible, innovative, and passionate about food.
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy catering environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals to specification.
• Supporting daily kitchen operations and food service delivery.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen, and food safety standards.
• Assisting with stock control, stock rotation, and food ordering processes.
• Ensuring food is presented to a consistently high standard.
• Supporting hospitality and special events as required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional service.

Skills

Team player

Strong culinary skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

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 will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

37.5 Hours Per Week | 5 Days Out of 7 | Variable Shifts Between 5:30am and 8:30pm | £14.76 Per Hour

We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, GU15 4PQ. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled chef to become part of a busy catering operation, delivering high-quality meals while supporting a first-class dining experience in a prestigious military environment.

What's in it for you?

• £14.76 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7
• Variable shifts between 5:30am and 8:30pm
• Discounted meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted on-site gym
• Convenient location close to Camberley town centre and local bus routes
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals to specification
• Supporting daily kitchen operations and food service delivery
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen, and food safety standards
• Assisting with stock control, stock rotation, and food ordering processes
• Ensuring food is presented to a consistently high standard
• Supporting hospitality and special events as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional service

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent culinary qualification
• Confident chef with strong culinary skills
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude
• Proficient level of spoken English
• Flexible, innovative, and passionate about food
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy catering environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Additional Information

• Applicants must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Successful candidates will be required 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 – [e-mail]

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.