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Hospitality & Food Service salaries →Aramark UK are currently recruiting for an Area Chef to join our team in Headington, Oxford.
Are you a talented and passionate chef looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking an experienced Area Chef to support multiple catering operations across our sites, providing culinary expertise, operational support, and leadership to ensure exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction.
This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile chef who enjoys working across different locations, supporting teams, and driving culinary excellence.
What's in it for you?
What you'll be doing
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter.
We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day. We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.