Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Camberley is seeking a Chef to manage food production at Vimy Officers’ Mess. The role involves cooking, preparing meals, and coaching new team members. Candidates should possess a relevant culinary qualification, strong team skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, discounted meals, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app with GP access

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must have a culinary qualification relevant to the role.
• Ability to securely manage kitchen operations during services.
• Confident in cooking and prepping food for various events.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for all services, ensuring minimal wastage.
• Collaborating with team chefs and coaching new members.
• Monitoring temperatures and completing daily paperwork.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Culinary skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant culinary qualification (e.g., 706/1 or 706/2)

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities, and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Join Our Team as a Chef

Aramark UK is currently recruiting a Chef to work at Vimy Officers’ Mess, Catterick Garrison DL9 3LS. You will manage food production levels to minimize wastage and support new team members in learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks. We promote work-life balance in hospitality while cultivating your culinary career with a leading organization. We provide contract catering services across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education sectors. Our teams feature some of the best culinary talent in the UK.

Eligibility Requirements

• UK residency for the past 3 years
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks

What We Offer

• Full-time position, 35 hours/week, shifts between 06:30 and 20:00, including weekends
• Hourly rate of £12.55
• Discounted meals, free on-site parking
• Access to Employee Benefits app with GP access and discounts
• Company benefits including life assurance, pension, holiday entitlement, and more
• Opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
• Training and apprenticeship schemes for continuous learning

Daily Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for all services, ensuring minimal wastage, including fine dining for events
• Collaborating with team chefs and coaching new members
• Following recipes to prepare and serve meals
• Handling deliveries, stock checks, and maintaining kitchen records
• Monitoring temperatures and completing daily paperwork
• Performing daily and weekly kitchen cleans

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant culinary qualification (e.g., 706/1 or 706/2)
• Excellent team player and communicator
• Confident chef
• Security checks and DBS clearance
• Flexible and innovative mindset

If you're interested, apply now and demonstrate the value you can bring to our team. Job Reference: 583509. All applications are confidential. If you currently work for Aramark, notify your line manager before applying.