Aramark
Chef
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Reach for Remarkable
Location: ITC Vimy Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3LS
Pay: £13.05 per hour (£23,832.30 per year)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours/week, 5 days over 7
Shift times: 0600 – 1330 and 1130 - 1900
Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves creating great food? Join our talented culinary team at Vimy Barracks, 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 join us?
- Free onsite parking and uniform.
- Discounted meals on shift.
- 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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What you’ll do:
No two days look the same, but you can expect to:
- Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – plus fine dining for special events.
- Work as part of a talented team and mentor new colleagues.
- Manage stock, placing orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
- Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Support with kitchen deep cleans and due diligence paperwork.
What we’re looking for:
You’ll shine in this role if you have:
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (e.g. HACCP).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and pride in food presentation.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with high volume bulk catering desirable.
- Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks (UK residency for the past 3 years required).
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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: 664816.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills