Chef

Aramark; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

On-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Career progression

Apprenticeships & training

Job summary

Aramark UK at Woolwich Barracks is seeking a Chef to prepare and cook meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, delivering high-quality dining experiences for military personnel. The role involves leading kitchen standards, coaching new staff, and maintaining accurate kitchen records in a busy site environment.

The position offers a permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week, five days over seven) with opportunities for progression and travel to smaller sites when required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Confident chef with excellent teamwork.
• UK residency for past 3 years and ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with minimal wastage.
• Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality events.
• Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards and procedures.
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food quality.
• Assist with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records.
• Monitor temperatures and complete due diligence paperwork.
• Help with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Skills

NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent

Team player

Flexibility

UK residency

Education

NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Chef – Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose!

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Location: Woolwich Barracks, London, SE18 4BB
Pay rate: £27,203.78 (£13.90 per hour)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7
Shift times: 0530 earliest start 2030 latest finish

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level?

As a Chef for Aramark UK at Woolwich Barracks, you'll be part of a dedicated catering team serving military personnel at one of the Army's most historic and prestigious sites. Supporting the home of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, you'll deliver high-quality meals, develop your culinary skills, and enjoy a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day.

Although based at Woolwich a lot of our business is at smaller sites which involves travel; a driving licence would be beneficial, but not essential.

• Discounted meals & free on-site parking
• Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of store discounts
• Career progression – we LOVE to promote from within!
• Apprenticeships & training to keep your skills sharp.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with minimal wastage
• Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality events
• Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards and procedures
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food quality
• Assist with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records
• Monitor temperatures and complete due diligence paperwork
• Help with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent)
• A confident chef and excellent team player
• Flexibility and ability to innovate
• UK residency for the past 3 years & ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks

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 ConfidentandForces Friendlyemployer, 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 beforesubmittingyour application.