Job Description

Reach for Remarkable

Location: RAF Boulmer, Alnwick, NE66 3JF

Salary: £26,454 (£13.52/hour)

Hours: Permanent, full-time | 37.5 hours/week | 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends)

Shift times: shifts are 0515-13.15, 1030-1830 and 1200-2000

Job Ref: 629021

Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves creating great food? Join our talented culinary team at RAF Boulmer, 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

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week – shift pattern across 5 days out of 7
• Shifts are earlies, middles or lates (r0515-13.15, 1030-1830 and 1200-2000) meaning you can enjoy your evenings (yes, really!).
• £26,454/year (£13.52/hour)
• Free onsite parking and discounted gym membership
• 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 (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)
• 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.

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.