Chef
Company: Aramark
Role summary
Chef is a role at Aramark in Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-21. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Chef
- Company
- Aramark
- Location
- Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-21
If you have a passion for culinary arts and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment, this is a great chance to build your career with a major hospitality leader. You will get to work in a stable, people-focused setting where your creativity is valued and your contributions directly shape the daily dining experience for guests.
Job description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
To support the effective delivery of catering, accommodation, and ancillary services on an offshore installation, in line with established work routines or task analysis, and the defined scope of services. The Chef / Chef Baker / Night Cook Baker plays a key role in maintaining high standards of service and in supporting the health, comfort, morale and well-being of all personnel onboard. This role is essential in contributing to a positive living and working environment, while ensuring full compliance with offshore safety, health, and hygiene regulations, as well as the offshore installation and Company procedures at all times.
Main Duties / Tasks
Ensure all meals are served on time, to company standards and client expectations
All food to be prepared and cooked whilst adhering to the Food Safety Act (particularly the recording of temperature controls and overall food hygiene)
Manage and rotate stock to ensure food safety and minimum wastage and achievement of contract food costs, using date marking on all necessary products
Assist head chef/chef manager in ensuring that any duties carried out under their control are done so safely
Help the head chef/chef manager to maintain catering budgets and ensure resources are used efficiently
Adhere to galley cleaning rotas
Assist in menu compilation
Report any hazards or other irregularities
Report any loss or damage to inventory
Assist the head chef/chef manager to maintain catering budgets and ensure resources are used efficiently
Help with any other tasks you’re able to do when needed, such as unloading containers
Qualifications
Professional Cookery NVQ Level 3 / Professional Cookery SVQ Level 6 (or equivalent)
Minimum two years catering experience in an offshore or onshore environment
BOSIET / FOET
Norwegian Escape Chute (client specific)
MIST
OEUK Medical & Food Handlers Medical
Bi-Deltoid Shoulder Measurements
Additional Information
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 – [email protected]
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.