Commis Chef

Aramark; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef for a full-time position at Baker Barracks, Emsworth. The role involves ensuring food quality, minimal wastage, and maintaining brand standards. Candidates must hold a relevant culinary qualification and have kitchen experience, with an annual salary of £24,307.12.

Benefits

Discounted staff meals

Free car parking

Uniform provided

Access to Employee Benefits app

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen is needed.
• Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain).
• Excellent team player and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on food production management.
• Prepare food for military dining facilities.
• Assist with post-analysis and ensure task checklists are completed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Junior Ranks, Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, PO10 8DH.

You will be responsible for collaborating with the teams regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.

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Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

You must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, annual salary £24,307.12 for 35 hours per week. Shift pattern is working 5 out of 7 days as per the Rota at 7 hours a day. Shifts range between 0630 to 1400, 1130 to 1900 and one weekend in five, which is 07.00-19.00 both days and Monday. The remainder of the week off - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
• Discounted staff meals, discount at Site Shop, free car parking, uniform, safety shoes and training.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Station Chef:

• Reporting to the Head Chef, working with the team regarding food production management to ensure minimal wastage, maintenance of food levels, food quality and brand standards.
• Preparing food for military dining facilities within the Junior Ranks and hospitality events.
• Assisting with post-analysis and ensuring all shift opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertaking relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen.
• Certificate in food safety (or willing to obtain via our online e-learning).
• Excellent team player and communicator.
• DBS and Enhanced Baseline security checks required.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you bring.

Job Reference 576081.

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If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom