Location: Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, GU24 0QQ
Pay rate: £14.76 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, andy 5 days out of 7 (includes some weekends)
Shift times: Early shift 0500 – 1330; Late shift 1130 - 1930
Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves creating great food? Join our talented culinary team at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, where you’ll work with quality ingredients, supportive colleagues, and enjoy a work–life balance rarely seen in hospitality.
As a Chef at Pirbright, you'll be part of a dedicated catering team serving the next generation of British Army soldiers. Working in a busy and rewarding environment, you'll help deliver quality meals that fuel recruits throughout their training, while developing your culinary skills within a professional and supportive team. If you're passionate about great food, teamwork and making a difference, this is an opportunity to be part of something bigger.
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.
What’s in it for you?
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Free on-site parking, uniform, free meals on shift
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Gym and pool access at certain times.
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Two weeks leave in Summer, and two weeks leave at Christmas.
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Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, supermarket savings, leisure discounts and more
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Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday, with the option to buy extra days
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Amazing career progression opportunities – we love to promote from within
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Apprenticeships and great training to help you keep developing your culinary craft
What you’ll do:
No two days look the same, but you can expect to:
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Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – plus fine dining for special events.
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Following recipes and all policies and procedures
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Working as part of a talented team and mentoring new colleagues.
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Managing stock, placing orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
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Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
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Supporting with kitchen deep cleans and due diligence paperwork.
What we’re looking for:
You’ll shine in this role if you have: shine in this role if you have:
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A relevant culinary qualification (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
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A confident chef who loves working as part of a team and can help with contract catering for large numbers.
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Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for great food.
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Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks (UK residency for the past 3 years required).
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
