Reach for Remarkable
Head Chef - Lead the Culinary Team at RAF Leeming
Location: RAF Leeming, Northallerton, DL7 9NJ
Salary: £30,000.26
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours/week, 5 days out of 7 (includes some weekends)
Shift times: Structured shifts between 06:30 and 20:00, leaving your evenings free!
Ready to step into a role where your creativity, leadership, and passion for great food truly shine? We’re searching for an inspiring Head Chef to take the lead at RAF Leeming and help shape an exceptional dining experience for the military community.
At Aramark UK, we believe hospitality careers can offer real work-life balance. Join a global leader in contract catering and take your next big career step with a team that invests in your growth.
What you’ll do:
* Oversea the preparation and cooking of all meals with minimal wastage.
* Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality event.
* Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards and procedures.
* Follow recipe cards and maintain food quality.
* Complete stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records to remain compliant.
* Monitor temperatures and complete due diligence paperwork.
* Help with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.
What we’re looking for:
* Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent).
* Level 3 Food Safety or above.
* A confident chef and excellent team player.
* Flexibility and ability to innovate.
* UK residency for the past 3 years (required for security vetting).
* Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS and full security clearance.
Why join us?
* Free on-site parking, uniform, and safety shoes provided.
* Access to our Employee Benefits App: Online GP, EAP, shopping discounts & more.
* Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance (with buy‑more options).
* Clear career progression – we love promoting from within!
* Apprenticeships and ongoing training to support your development.
If you’re an ambitious chef ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact every day, we’d love to hear from you—apply now!
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 – careers@aramark.co.uk.
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: 642737.