Title:  Head Chef

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Head Chef – Great Hours, Big Impact! 

Location: Campsfield IRC, Kidlington, OX5 1RE 
Pay: £16.46 per hour (£34,353.99) 
Working pattern: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week | 3 days on 3 days off | 12-hour shifts 
Job Ref: 622878 
 

Ready to lead, inspire, and create incredible food – without sacrificing your work-life balance? 
Join Aramark UK as a Head Chef and take charge of a kitchen that makes a real difference. This is your chance to showcase your culinary skills, lead a talented team, and enjoy family-friendly hours – all while working for a global leader in hospitality. 

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work-life balance: 3 days on and 3 days off 
• Perks & Benefits: Free meals on duty, on-site parking, Blue Light Membership, online GP access, and hundreds of discounts via our Employee Benefits app. 
• Career Growth: We LOVE to promote from within! With training, development programs, and apprenticeships, your culinary journey doesn’t stop here. 
• Security & Stability: Join a world-class organisation trusted across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire your kitchen team (and enhanced inmates) to deliver exceptional food every day. 
• Drive innovation while keeping costs efficient and quality high. 
• Train, mentor, and develop staff – because great teams make great kitchens. 
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, manage waste, and maintain top-notch food safety. 
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers, making every meal memorable. 

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years as head chef of a substantial kitchen brigade with responsibility for food production and labour management. 
• Recognised culinary or kitchen management qualification. 
• A proactive, can-do attitude and strong leadership skills. 
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years). 

What’s in It for You

• Competitive pay and benefits package including life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more). 
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where your growth matters. 
• The chance to make a real impact every single day. 

Why Aramark? 

We’re a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer with an ERS Gold Award. We support diversity and inclusion at every stage. 

Need adjustments? Email: careers@aramark.co.uk  

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Apply now and bring your value to our team!