Mobile Chef

Aramark; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering provider is seeking a flexible Cook or Chef to support cadet training camps across Scotland. Responsibilities include running camp kitchens and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant culinary qualifications, strong cooking skills, and a flexible approach to work. This role offers £13.50 per hour with various benefits including meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Uniform

On-site parking

Use of company vehicle during working hours

Access to Employee Benefits app

Pension and life assurance

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications and strong cooking skills.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• Basic Disclosure Scotland (funding available) and BPSS clearance.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and residency for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Run standalone camp kitchens and cook for 50-200 cadets.
• Manage stock, deliveries, and kitchen paperwork.
• Liaise with cadet training teams and STC management.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Travel for 3-day camps with meals included.

Job description

Overview

Location: Across Scotland (base at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh)

Pay: £13.50 per hour + supplement

Hours: Flexible, mainly weekends (variable shifts between 6am-9pm)

Job Ref: 613207

Make a Difference with Aramark

Are you an experienced Cook or Chef looking for flexible work or extra income? Join our team and support cadet training camps across Scotland. You\'ll earn £13.50 per hour (plus supplement) and enjoy variety, travel, and the chance to work with a world-class catering provider.

What You'll Do

• Run standalone camp kitchens and cook for 50-200 cadets.
• Manage stock, deliveries, and kitchen paperwork.
• Liaise with cadet training teams and STC management.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• A typical 3-day camp includes travel with stores, an evening meal on day one, full service on day two, and breakfast/lunch on the final day.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant culinary qualifications and strong cooking skills.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• Basic Disclosure Scotland (funding available) and BPSS clearance.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and residency for 3+ years.

Why Join Us

• Casual contract with plenty of work year-round.
• Free meals, uniform, and on-site parking.
• Use of company vehicle during working hours.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app (discounts, online GP, and more).
• Pension, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training and career development opportunities - we love to promote from within!

Apply now and bring your skills, flexibility, and passion for food to Aramark.

If you already work for Aramark, please notify your line manager before applying.

About Aramark UK

We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, holding the ERS Gold Award. We value diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.