Chef

Company: Aramark
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Location: Glencorse Army Barracks, Edinburgh EH26 0NP

Salary: £24,453.22

Hours: Permanent, 35 hours/week, 5 days over 7

Shift times: Shifts range between 05:30 and 18:30, leaving your evenings free – a rarity when you work within hospitality.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at Glencorse Army Barracks.

You will be responsible for managing production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this role, you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years, have legal right to work in the UK, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What you’ll do:

  • Cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner services ensuring minimal wastage. Providing fine dining (silver service level) for functions/hospitality events.
  • Working collaboratively as part of a team of chefs and acting as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
  • Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
  • Assisting with deliveries and stock checks, placing food orders, and maintaining kitchen records.
  • Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries. Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
  • Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

What we’re looking for:

  • Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ).
  • Excellent team player and communicator.
  • Security checks and DBS required for this role.
  • Flexibility and the ability to innovate.

Benefits:

  • Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking.
  • Access to our Employee Benefits app – which includes online GP access, 100’s of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
  • Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
  • Joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and potential promotion opportunities.
  • Great training and apprenticeship schemes to continue your learning journey.

Ifyou’reready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, apply now!

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.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026