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Chef – Vimy Barracks, Catterick, DL9 3LS 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 you’ll love this role
- Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week – shift pattern across 5 days out of 7 (Mon – Fri, including weekends and functions)
- Work-life balance in hospitality – shifts between 06:00 and 19:00, so your evenings are yours!
- £22,900.92 per year
- Free onsite parking and 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
- What you’ll be doing
No two days look the same, but you can expect to:
- Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – plus fine dining for special events.
- Working as part of a talented team and mentoring new colleagues.
- Managing stock, placing orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Supporting with kitchen deep cleans and due diligence paperwork.
- 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 confident chef who loves working as part of a team.
- Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for great food.
- Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks (UK residency for the past 3 years required).
Ready to bring your skills to a team that truly values you? Apply now and show us the difference you can make.
Job Reference: 631219.
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 and ERS Gold Award , 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.
- What you’ll be doing
No two days look the same, but you can expect to:
- Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – plus fine dining for special events.
- Working as part of a talented team and mentoring new colleagues.
- Managing stock, placing orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Supporting with kitchen deep cleans and due diligence paperwork.
- 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 confident chef who loves working as part of a team.
- Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for great food.
- Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks (UK residency for the past 3 years required).
Ready to bring your skills to a team that truly values you? Apply now and show us the difference you can make.
Job Reference: 631219.
All applications are handled in the strictest confidence.
If you're already part of Aramark, please let your line manager know before applying.
Why you’ll love this role
- Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week – shift pattern across 5 days out of 7 (Mon – Fri, including weekends and functions)
- Work-life balance in hospitality – shifts between 06:00 and 19:00, so your evenings are yours!
- £22,900.92 per year
- Free onsite parking and 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