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Chef - Start Your Culinary Career with Purpose at DST Leconfield

Location: DST Leconfield. Beverley, HU17 7LX
Salary: £26,471.08 per annum (£13.00 per hour)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 39 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (includes some weekends)
Shift times: 06:00 - 14:30 or 10:15 - 18:45

As a Chef at DST Leconfield, you'll join a supportive, experienced team delivering great food to the Armed Forces community.

This role is ideal for a confident chef, offering a structured environment, strong leadership, and genuine opportunities to learn and progress - all with a rare worklife balance for hospitality.

At Aramark UK, we believe in growing talent. Many of our senior chefs started exactly where you are now.

• Discounted meals on site and staff discount in shop.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Benefits App - Online GP, EAP support & hundreds of discounts.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Clear progression routes - many chefs move up quickly.
• Apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and ongoing development.

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