Chef

Aramark; Leconfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app access (GP, etc)

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

apprenticeship schemes

Training and development

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef for Normandy Barracks, Leconfield. This permanent, full-time position offers 39 hours per week across five days, with a pay rate of £13.05 per hour and early/late shift patterns. You will manage production and wastage, support junior staff, and ensure adherence to kitchen standards.

You will follow recipes, monitor temperatures, manage stock, and keep records. Security vetting and DBS checks are required for the role.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
• UK resident for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work in the UK; able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt and innovate in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing food for breakfast, lunch and dinner services with minimal wastage.
• Train and support new team members on procedures and standards.
• Follow recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Assist with deliveries, stock checks, orders, and maintain kitchen records.

Skills

Excellent team player

Strong communicator

Flexible with shifts

Education

NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Reach for Remarkable

Location: Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, HU17 7LX
Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 39 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Shift times: Early shift 0600 to 1430; Late shift 1015 to 1845

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Normandy Barracks.

You will be responsible for managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Why join us?

• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

What you'll do:

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Serving on the hotplate.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

What we're looking for:

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• A confident chef.
• Security checks and DBS required for this role.
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate.

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 proudDisability 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.

Job reference: 677058.