Chef - Catering & Events Specialist (12-Month)

Aramark; Northolt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team in Northolt, London. The role involves delivering high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner services and supporting hospitality events.

You will work to strict food-safety standards, train junior staff, manage stock and ensure accurate portion control. A strong team ethic and English language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Culinary Skills or equivalent.
• Confident chef with strong culinary skills.
• Good level of spoken English.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Delivering silver service-level catering for hospitality events and functions.
• Following recipe cards to ensure consistency, quality and portion control.
• Supporting and training new team members.
• Managing stock levels, placing food orders and keeping kitchen records.
• Monitoring food safety standards and completing due diligence paperwork.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock storage.
• Supporting daily and deep cleaning routines to maintain kitchen standards.
• Working collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team.

Skills

Confident chef

Strong culinary skills

Team player

English speaking

Food safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Culinary Skills

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team in Northolt, London. The role involves delivering high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner services and supporting hospitality events.

You will work to strict food-safety standards, train junior staff, manage stock and ensure accurate portion control. A strong team ethic and English language skills are essential.