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Aramark; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a chef to join our team in Milton Keynes, delivering three daily meals to set menus with a focus on quality and teamwork.

We offer predictable hours, a weekday shift pattern and weekends on a shared rota, plus competitive pay and benefits such as free meals, parking and a pension. DBS checks and UK residency are required.

Qualifications

• Previous cheffing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to set menus, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Work alongside a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver three daily meals.
• Supervise and assist inmates in food preparation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and complete due diligence paperwork.
• Be a team player and handle challenges professionally.

Skills

Cheffing experience

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Reach for Remarkable

Location: Oakhill, Milton Keynes (MK5 6AH)Pay: £14.83 per hour | Hours: 38 per week

Looking for a culinary role with work-life balance?

Join Aramark UK as a Chef and enjoy the best of both worlds – a rewarding hospitality career without sacrificing your evenings. We’re proud to deliver world-class catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors, and we’re looking for passionate chefs to join our talented team.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Predictable hours: Weekday shifts (9am–6:45pm) and alternate weekends (8am–2:30pm) – evenings free!
• Competitive pay: £14.83 per hour
• Free meals and parking
• Blue Light Discount Card after probation
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Champions
• Access to our benefits app (online GP, supermarket savings, lifestyle discounts)
• Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with option to buy more)
• Career growth: We love to promote from within! Training, development, and apprenticeships available.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals to set menus, ensuring quality and consistency
• Work alongside a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver three daily meals
• Supervise and assist inmates in food preparation
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and complete due diligence paperwork
• Be a team player and handle challenges professionally

What we’re looking for:

• Previous cheffing experience
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work

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

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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

Job Reference: 643637.