Chef

Northern Europe; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on site

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance and pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a global org

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef to join the team at RAF Lossiemouth. You will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to a high standard within a busy military catering environment, upholding food safety and service excellence.

This full-time, 35-hour-per-week role offers flexibile working patterns, staff discounts, gym access, life assurance and a pension, plus development opportunities within a global organisation. Applications welcome from motivated candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience is essential.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Positive attitude and passion for producing high-quality food.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to a consistently high standard.
• Follow menus, recipes, and portion controls.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.
• Complete food safety documentation, temperature checks, and daily records.
• Ensure proper FIFO storage, labeling, and stock rotation.
• Check deliveries and store products correctly.
• Support stock control and minimise food waste.
• Keep kitchen areas, equipment and utensils clean.
• Follow allergen procedures and cater for dietary requirements.
• Work with the catering team during busy periods.
• Follow company procedures, health & safety, and site standards.
• Report any food safety or equipment concerns promptly.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Busy kitchen

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team at RAF Lossiemouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to become part of a busy catering team, delivering high-quality meals and exceptional service within a unique military environment.

As a Chef, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

What's in it for you?

• £13.31 per hour
• Full-time position – 35 hours per week
• Flexible working opportunities to suit business requirements
• Discounted meals on site
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to RAF events and open days
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation

What you'll be doing

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to a consistently high standard
• Following agreed menus, recipes, and portion controls
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness at all times
• Completing all required food safety documentation, temperature checks, and daily records accurately
• Ensuring food is stored, labelled, and rotated correctly using FIFO procedures
• Checking deliveries and ensuring products are stored correctly
• Supporting stock control activities and helping to minimise food waste
• Keeping kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils clean and maintained to the required standard
• Following allergen procedures and catering for dietary requirements
• Working effectively as part of the catering team and supporting service during busy periods
• Following company procedures, health & safety requirements, and site standards
• Reporting any food safety, equipment, or operational concerns promptly to management

Qualifications

About you

• Previous chef experience is essential
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work effectively within a busy kitchen environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Positive attitude and passion for producing high-quality food
• Flexible and reliable approach to work

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks and site access requirements
• Previous chef experience and a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene are essential

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

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.