Chef

Aramark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Chef to join their team in Greater London. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of meals while ensuring top-notch kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant culinary qualification, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to adapt in a dedicated kitchen environment. Work hours are 22 per week, mainly on weekends. Enjoy generous holidays and career advancement opportunities with a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Access to Employee Benefits app

Generous holidays

Career progression opportunities

Training and apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Must have a culinary qualification and experience cooking meals.
• Confident in working as a team player in a kitchen environment.
• Must have UK residency for three years and pass security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality events.
• Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)

Job description

Chef - Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose!

Location: Whitehall Kings Life Guards Guardroom SW1A 2AX
Pay: £15.75/hour | Hours: 22/week, Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? Join Aramark UK as a Chef and be part of a team that delivers exceptional dining experiences in the Defence sector. This is your chance to enjoy a better work-life balance while working with a world-leading organisation.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Permanent weekend role, 6:30-18:30 (1 hour break throughout the day) - evenings free!
• Access to Employee Benefits app - online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of discounts
• Generous holidays, pension, life assurance
• Career progression - we LOVE to promote from within!
• Apprenticeships & training to keep your skills sharp.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with minimal wastage
• Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality events
• Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards and procedures
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food quality
• Assist with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records
• Monitor temperatures and complete due diligence paperwork
• Help with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)
• A confident chef and excellent team player
• Flexibility and ability to innovate
• UK residency for the past 3 years & ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks

Ready to bring your passion to the plate? Apply today and show us what you can do!

Job Reference: 620481.

About Aramark UK

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