Title:  Chef

Reach for Remarkable

Location: Oakhill, Milton Keynes (MK5 6AH)
Pay: £14.83 per hour | Hours: 38 per week

Looking for a culinary role with work-life balance?Join Aramark UK as a Chef and enjoy the best of both worlds – a rewarding hospitality career without sacrificing your evenings. We’re proud to deliver world-class catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors, and we’re looking for passionate chefs to join our talented team.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Predictable hours: Weekday shifts (9am–6:45pm) and alternate weekends (8am–2:30pm) – evenings free!
• Competitive pay: £14.83 per hour
• Perks & benefits:
  • Free meals and parking
  • Blue Light Discount Card after probation
  • Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Champions
  • Access to our benefits app (online GP, supermarket savings, lifestyle discounts)
  • Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with option to buy more)
• Career growth: We love to promote from within! Training, development, and apprenticeships available.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals to set menus, ensuring quality and consistency
• Work alongside a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver three daily meals
• Supervise and assist inmates in food preparation
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and complete due diligence paperwork
• Be a team player and handle challenges professionally

What we’re looking for:

• Previous cheffing experience
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Apply now and show us the value you’ll bring to our team.

Job Reference: 627151

About Aramark UK

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting all employees to thrive. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer (ERS Gold Award), we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Need adjustments during the process? Contact us at careers@aramark.co.uk.