Chef

Aramark Ltd; Catterick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Discounted meals on shift

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where your culinary skills make a real difference every day? Join our team at Marne Barracks, Catterick, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to military personnel and visitors in a busy and rewarding environment.

As a Chef, you'll work alongside a dedicated catering team preparing and serving a variety of fresh dishes, maintaining exceptional food quality standards, and helping to create a positive dining

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent).
• Experience working as part of a kitchen team is advantageous.
• A passion for high-quality, fresh meals.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - plus fine dining for special events.
• Mentoring new colleagues as part of a talented team.
• Managing stock, placing orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Supporting with kitchen deep cleans and due diligence paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Flexibility

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2)

Job description

Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where your culinary skills make a real difference every day? Join our team at Marne Barracks, Catterick, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to military personnel and visitors in a busy and rewarding environment. As a Chef, you'll work alongside a dedicated catering team preparing and serving a variety of fresh dishes, maintaining exceptional food quality standards, and helping to create a positive dining experience for our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, showcase your creativity, and be part of a supportive team that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellent customer service. Whether you're an experienced Chef or looking for your next challenge, if you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in producing great food, we'd love to hear from you. At Aramark, we're proud to cultivate culinary careers. With us, you'll grow your skills, feel valued, and be part of a world leading organisation delivering exceptional catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors.

Why you'll love this role:

• Free on-site parking and discounted meals on shift
• Access to our Employee Benefits app - online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, supermarket savings, leisure discounts and more
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday, with the option to buy extra days
• Amazing career progression opportunities - we love to promote from within
• Apprenticeships and great training to help you keep developing your culinary craft.

What you'll be doing: No two days look the same, but you can expect to:

• Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - plus fine dining for special events.
• Working as part of a talented team and mentoring new colleagues.
• Managing stock, placing orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Supporting with kitchen deep cleans and due diligence paperwork.

Requirements:

• A relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent).
• A confident chef who loves working as part of a team.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for great food.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks (UK residency for the past 3 years required).