Chef

Chef – Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose!

Location: Woolwich Barracks, London, SE18 4BB
Pay rate: £13.90 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, zero-hours
Shift times: As needed

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level?

As a Chef 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.

• Discounted meals & free on-site parking
• Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of store discounts
• Career progression – we LOVE to promote from within!
• Apprenticeships & training to keep your skills sharp.

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

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 proudDisability Confident andForces 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 yourequireany accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team –

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 beforesubmittingyour application.

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