Job Description

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.

About Aramark UK

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and ERS Gold Award Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure full accessibility throughout the recruitment process.

If you need reasonable adjustments or have questions, reach out to us at careers@aramark.co.uk.

Join us – and help shape a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.