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Chef – Bring Your Passion to the Plate!
Location: Dale Barracks, Chester, CH2 4BD
Pay: £13.52 per hour
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 per week (5 days over 7, occasional weekends)
Shifts: Hours range between 06:0 and 20:30
Ready to spice up your career?
We’re on the lookout for a talented Chef to join our vibrant culinary team at Dale Barracks. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a team environment, and want to work with a world-class organisation that values your time and talent – we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
* No late nights. No late shifts. Limited bank holiday work. Limited work over Christmas period required.
* Discounted meals on shift, uniform provided, and free on-site secure parking.
* Access to our Employee Benefits app – including online GP, supermarket savings, and wellbeing support.
* Life assurance, pension, and generous holidays (with the option to buy more).
* Career development, training, and apprenticeships.
* Internal promotion opportunities – we love to grow our own!
What you’ll be cooking up:
* Prepare and serve delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – with minimal waste and maximum flavour. Set 4 weekly menus so only need to be able to follow recipe card.
* Deliver silver service-level dining for special functions and hospitality events.
* Collaborate with fellow chefs and mentor new team members – sharing your skills and raising the bar.
* Support with deliveries, stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records.
* Keep everything spotless – from fridges to hot cabinets – and complete daily due diligence paperwork.
* Take part in regular deep cleans to maintain our high standards.
What we’re looking for:
* Culinary qualification (706/1, 706/2 or equivalent)
* A true team player with effective communication skills
* Confident, flexible, and full of fresh ideas
* Able to pass DBS and security vetting (UK resident for 3+ years)
If you’re ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, 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: 654975.