Chef

Company: Aramark Ltd
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Location: Woolwich
Job Description:

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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Posted: September 21st, 2026