Chef

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our team at Elizabeth Barracks in Pirbright. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career within a global leader in hospitality and catering services. As a Chef, you'll play a key role in food preparation and production, ensuring high standards and minimal waste. You'll also support and mentor new team members, helping them learn kitchen procedures and standards.

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner services.
• Deliver silver service‑level catering for functions and hospitality events.
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food safety standards.
• Assist with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records.
• Monitor and record temperatures of kitchen equipment.
• Participate in daily and weekly deep cleaning routines.
• Support and coach new team members.

• Relevant culinary qualifications (706/1, 706/2 or equivalent).
• A confident team player with effective communication skills.
• Flexible and innovative approach to work.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work in the UK.

• Permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri for 3 weeks, and 1 in 4 weekends).
• Combination of early and late shifts:
  • Early: 06:00/07:00 – 14:00/15:00
  • Late: 10:00/11:00 – 18:00/19:00

• Discounted meals during shifts and free on‑site parking.
• Use of the army gym.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app with online GP services and hundreds of discounts.
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more).
• Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within!
• Training and apprenticeships to support your growth.