Chef

Aramark; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free parking

Employee benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Chef to join our team at HMS Caledonia in Rosyth. You will prepare and cook meals for daily service and hospitality events, following recipes to ensure quality. The role includes training colleagues and managing kitchen stock, with full security vetting and UK work rights.

The position is full-time in Rosyth, offering career development, benefits, and a chance to grow within a world-class hospitality team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent required.
• DBS checks and security vetting required.
• Candidate must have UK residency for past 3 years and right to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Deliver silver service-level catering for hospitality events.
• Follow recipe cards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support and train new team members.
• Manage stock, place food orders, and maintain kitchen records.
• Monitor food safety standards and complete due diligence paperwork.
• Assist with deliveries and deep cleaning routines.

Skills

Team player

Cooking

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Location: HMS Caledonia, Hilton Rd, Rosyth, FIFE, KY11 2XH
Salary: £27,393.45
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, including weekends and evenings)
Shift times: TBA

Aramark UK is hiring aChefto join our team at HMS Caledonia in Rosyth. If you're passionate about food and looking for a role that offers work-life balance, career development, and the chance to be part of a world-class organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Discounted meals on shift and free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, EAP, supermarket discounts & more
• Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with option to buy more)
• Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within
• Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Deliver silver service-level catering for hospitality events.
• Follow recipe cards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support and train new team members.
• Manage stock, place food orders, and maintain kitchen records.
• Monitor food safety standards and complete due diligence paperwork.
• Assist with deliveries and deep cleaning routines.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
• Confident chef and excellent team player.
• Flexible, innovative, and passionate about food.
• Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work.

Ifyou’reready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day,

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.