Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? As a Chef for Aramark UK at Woolwich Barracks, you'll be part of a dedicated catering team serving military personnel at one of the Army's most historic and prestigious sites. Supporting the home of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, you'll deliver high-quality meals, develop your culinary skills, and enjoy a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day. Although based at Woolwich a lot of our business is at smaller sites which involves travel; a driving licence would be beneficial, but not essential.
What you'll do:
- 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.
What we're looking for:
- 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
Location: Woolwich Barracks, London, SE18 4BB
Pay rate: £27,203.78 (£13.90 per hour)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7
Shift times: 0530 earliest start 2030 latest finish
Why join us?
- Discounted meals & free on-site parking
- Access to Employee Benefits app - online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of store discounts
- Generous holidays, pension, life assurance
- Career progression - we LOVE to promote from within!
- Apprenticeships & training to keep your skills sharp.
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Chef in Woolwich employer: Aramark Ltd
As a General Assistant at our vibrant establishment, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises excellent customer service and employee well-being. With comprehensive training, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of benefits including an Employee Benefits app for discounts and online GP access, we are committed to your professional growth and job satisfaction. Join us in a location that values teamwork and offers clear career progression opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment.
