Chef: Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose

Aramark; Strensall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, YO32 5SW. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, delivering fine dining for events, and coaching new team members. You will follow recipes, manage stock, and ensure food safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant culinary qualification, is a confident chef and team player, and demonstrates flexibility. UK residency and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 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.

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

Culinary skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, YO32 5SW. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, delivering fine dining for events, and coaching new team members. You will follow recipes, manage stock, and ensure food safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant culinary qualification, is a confident chef and team player, and demonstrates flexibility. UK residency and DBS checks are required.