Chef: Fine Dining & Functions in Defence Kitchen

Aramark; Holywood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking and local transit

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday

Career progression opportunities

Apprenticeships and training

Job summary

Aramark UK is looking for a Chef at Holywood Palace Barracks to join a fast-paced culinary team. This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week with some weekends and a starting pay of £13.21 per hour (about £25,503.04 per year).

You will prepare and cook meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner, delivering quality food while maintaining waste control. You will contribute to a supportive kitchen culture, coach new team members, follow standardized recipes, manage stocks, and help keep the

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and innovate.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• 3 years UK residency and right to work in the UK (sector requirements).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, tasty food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Deliver fine dining and silver service for special functions and hospitality events.
• Support new team members by coaching, training, and sharing your knowledge.
• Follow recipe cards to create a range of dishes to consistent standards.
• Manage stock levels, assist with deliveries, record kitchen data, and complete due diligence paperwork.
• Help keep our kitchen pristine with regular deep cleans.
• Monitor and log fridge, freezer, servery, and hot holding temperatures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Aramark UK is looking for a Chef at Holywood Palace Barracks to join a fast-paced culinary team. This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week with some weekends and a starting pay of £13.21 per hour (about £25,503.04 per year).

You will prepare and cook meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner, delivering quality food while maintaining waste control. You will contribute to a supportive kitchen culture, coach new team members, follow standardized recipes, manage stocks, and help keep the