Chef

Aramark; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Chef for Alamein Combined Mess, Munster Barracks, to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner with focus on minimal waste and quality service.

You will lead a small kitchen team, coach new staff, and ensure compliance with kitchen standards. The role offers training, development opportunities, and on-site benefits as part of a permanent 35-hour week.

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Strong team player with ability to train others.
• Flexible, creative, and passionate about great food.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for breakfast, lunch and dinner with minimal wastage.
• Collaborate with a team of chefs and train new members on procedures and standards.
• Follow recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve meals.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food cost control

Education

NVQ or equivalent culinary qualification

Job description

Serve Those Who Serve – Join Our Team Today!

Location: Alamein Combined Mess, Munster Barracks, DL9 3QG
Salary: £23,837.41 (£13.05/hour)
Contract type: Permanent,35 hours/week, 5 days over 7 (including some weekends)
Shift times: Earlies 06:30 – 14:00, Lates 13:00 – 20:30, Weekends 09:30 – 13:30 and 15:30 – 19:00

We’relooking for a Chef to join our team atAlamein Combined Mess, Munster Barracks and help create a welcoming space for our customers. If you love working with people and want a role that offers flexibility, training, and career growth, this could be the perfect fit.

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.

• Uniform provided and free on-site parking.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats).
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more).
• Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.
  

What you’ll do

• Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/hospitality events.
• 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

• A relevant culinary qualification (NVQ or equivalent).
• A confident chef who loves working as part of a team.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for great food.
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.
  

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 andForces 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.