Elite Chef: Fine Dining & Career Growth at Historic Barracks

Aramark Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app access

Online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Store discounts

Generous holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark Ltd. is recruiting a professional Chef at Woolwich Barracks to cook for military personnel and lead a dedicated catering team. Based at Woolwich but with work at smaller sites requiring travel, a driving licence is beneficial though not essential.

You will prepare meals, deliver fine dining for events, coach new team members, and ensure quality and safety across all kitchen activities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 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

NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Ltd. is recruiting a professional Chef at Woolwich Barracks to cook for military personnel and lead a dedicated catering team. Based at Woolwich but with work at smaller sites requiring travel, a driving licence is beneficial though not essential.

You will prepare meals, deliver fine dining for events, coach new team members, and ensure quality and safety across all kitchen activities in a dynamic environment.