Chef – Lead Kitchen & Fine Dining for Military Events

Aramark; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app access

Generous holidays, pension, life cover

Career progression – promote from with

Apprenticeships & training

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Chef – Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose at Woolwich Barracks, London. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, deliver high-quality dining for events, and coach junior staff.

The role requires a relevant culinary qualification and DBS checks, with flexible hours and travel to smaller sites where needed. Based at Woolwich, the position offers a rewarding environment in a historic military setting and a chance to develop your culinary skills within a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Experience as a chef and strong teamwork.
• Flexibility and ability to innovate.
• UK residency for the past 3 years and ability to pass 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 qualification

Team player

Flexible / adaptable

Security vetting readiness

Education

NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Chef – Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose at Woolwich Barracks, London. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, deliver high-quality dining for events, and coach junior staff.

The role requires a relevant culinary qualification and DBS checks, with flexible hours and travel to smaller sites where needed. Based at Woolwich, the position offers a rewarding environment in a historic military setting and a chance to develop your culinary skills within a