Chef

Build your skills. Gain experience. Make a difference. Looking for your next step in the kitchen - or a place to properly start your chef career? As a Chef at RAF Leeming, you'll join a supportive, experienced team delivering great food to the Armed Forces community. This role is ideal for early career chefs or those still developing their confidence, offering a structured environment, strong leadership, and genuine opportunities to learn and progress - all with a rare worklife balance for hospitality. What you'll be learning and doing Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll develop your skills in a professional kitchen environment: Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes Supporting fine dining service for functions and special events Learning and following recipe cards to deliver consistent, high-quality food Supporting stock checks, deliveries, and kitchen records Learning food safety standards, temperature controls, and due diligence Helping with daily and
weekly kitchen cleaning to keep standards high Being supported and coached to grow your confidence and capability

A passion for food and a desire to grow as a chef A basic or relevant culinary qualification (706/1, 706/2 or equivalent) - or working towards one A positive attitude and willingness to learn Good teamwork, reliability, and pride in your work UK residency for the past 3 years (required for security vetting) Ability to pass security clearance and DBS checks We welcome applications from early career chefs and those looking for structured development.

Location: RAF Leeming, Gatenby, Northallerton, DL7 9NJ Pay: £13.32 per hour Contract: Permanent, fulltime - 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 Shift times: Structured shifts between 06:30 and 20:00 - so your evenings stay free Why start your career with Aramark UK? iscounted meals on site Free onsite parking Employee Benefits App - Online GP, EAP support & hundreds of discounts Generous holiday allowance Pension scheme and life assurance Clear progression routes - many chefs move up quickly Apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and ongoing development.