Chef

Aramark; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on shift

Free parking

Employee Benefits app access

Life assurance, pension, holidays

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Chef at Fort George Barracks to prepare meals and support events, with supervision and training provided. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and adherence to recipes in a dynamic kitchen environment.

You will work 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with one weekend per month, across early shifts, and you must pass DBS/security vetting as a UK resident. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
• Trained to Chef de Partie level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Support fine dining and hospitality events.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Follow recipes and maintain kitchen records.
• Assist with stock checks, orders, and deep cleans.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Innovative

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Chef de Partie level

Job description

Location:Fort George Barracks, near Inverness, IV2 7TD
Pay rate:£13.50 per hour
Contract type:Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 1 weekend per month with 2 days off during the week
Shift times:Between 0600 and 2000

We’re hiring aChefto join our passionate team at Fort George Barracks. If you’re ready to grow your culinary career with a world-leading organisation that values work-life balance, this is your chance.

• Discounted meals on shift + free parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more)
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option)
• Internal promotion opportunities – we love to grow our own.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Support fine dining and hospitality events
• Train and mentor new team members
• Follow recipes and maintain kitchen records
• Assist with stock checks, orders, and deep cleans

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent). Trained to Chef de Partie level.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Confident, flexible, and innovative.
• Able to pass DBS and security vetting (UK resident for 3+ years).

About Aramark UK

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 and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

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 accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.