Reach for Remarkable
Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves creating great food? Join our talented culinary team at Holywood Palace Barracks, BT18 9RA, where you’ll work with quality ingredients, supportive colleagues, and enjoy a work–life balance rarely seen in hospitality.
At Aramark, we’re proud to cultivate culinary careers. With us, you’ll grow your skills, feel valued, and be part of a world leading organisation delivering exceptional catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors.
Why you’ll love this role
- Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week – shift pattern across 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends). Shifts are earlies, lates and weekends.
- £26,516.86 per year
- Free onsite parking and local transport links
- Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, supermarket savings, leisure discounts and more
- Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday, with the option to buy extra days
- Amazing career progression opportunities – we love to promote from within
- Apprenticeships and great training to help you keep developing your culinary craft.
What you’ll be doing
No two days look the same, but you can expect to:
- Prepare and cook fresh, tasty food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while keeping waste to a minimum
- Deliver fine dining and silver service for special functions and hospitality events
- Support new team members by coaching, training, and sharing your knowledge
- Follow recipe cards to create a range of dishes to consistent standards
- Manage stock levels, assist with deliveries, record kitchen data, and complete due diligence paperwork
- Help keep our kitchen pristine with regular deep cleans
- Monitor and log fridge, freezer, servery, and hot holding temperatures.
What sets you up for success
You’ll shine in this role if you have:
- A relevant culinary qualification (at least NVQ Level 2)
- A positive, team focused attitude and great communication skills
- Confidence in your cooking abilities and willingness to innovate
- Flexibility and a passion for quality
- The ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks
- 3 years UK residency and the legal right to work in the UK (due to sector requirements)
Ready to bring your skills to a team that truly values you? Apply now and show us the difference you can make.
Job Reference: 627846.
All applications are handled in the strictest confidence.
If you're already part of Aramark, please let your line manager know before applying.
Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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