Relief Chef
| Company: | Aramark |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34562.71-34562.71 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wellingborough, NN8 2NG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
Reach for Remarkable
Join Our Culinary Team – Relief Chef Wanted!
Location: Covering sites in the South and Midlands Salary: £34,562.71 Contract type: Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week Shifts: Between 07:00 and 17:00 – enjoy your free evenings!
We’re hiring a Relief Chef to join our passionate team at HMP Five Wells working across our sites in the South and Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career with a world-leading organisation that values work-life balance.
You MUST be flexible and have your own reliable transportation.
What you'll get:
- Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
- Access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
- Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
- Career development, training, and apprenticeships.
- Internal promotion opportunities – we love to grow our own.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Mentor and supervise enhanced inmates with food preparation and cooking meals.
- Follow recipes and maintain accurate kitchen records.
- Assist with stock checks, orders, and deep cleans.
What we're looking for:
- Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
- Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Previous cheffing experience
- Flexibility and have your own reliable transportation with business insurance.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
About Aramark UK
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 and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
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 accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
Job reference: 674413.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Mentor and supervise enhanced inmates with food preparation and cooking meals.
- Follow recipes and maintain accurate kitchen records.
- Assist with stock checks, orders, and deep cleans.
What we're looking for:
- Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
- Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
- Previous cheffing experience
- Flexibility and have your own reliable transportation with business insurance.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
What you'll get:
- Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
- Access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
- Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
- Career development, training, and apprenticeships.
- Internal promotion opportunities – we love to grow our own.