Chef

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Chef – University of East London
REQ: 601044 | Permanent | 1 Vacancy
Location: University of East London, Beckton, E16 2RD
Salary: £14.50/hour (£19,792.50 annually)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends as required
Shift Times: Between 7am – 6pm, with occasional evening work for events
Contract: Term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Are you a passionate and experienced chef looking for a new opportunity in a dynamic campus environment?

We’re currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team at the University of East London, supporting a variety of food services including grab-and-go, lunch service, and on-campus hospitality events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals in line with recipe cards, ensuring high quality and minimal waste
• Supporting daily food service operations, as well as special events and functions
• Working closely with a team of chefs and helping train new staff to uphold kitchen standards
• Managing deliveries, stock levels, food orders, and maintaining accurate kitchen records
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols, including daily temperature checks and due diligence paperwork
• Assisting with regular deep cleans of the kitchen and workspaces

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a catering or kitchen environment
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• Flexibility and creativity in the kitchen

What’s in it for you:

• Free parking on-site
• Free meal on shift
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Access to employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Online GP access
• Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing development opportunities

About the site:
The University of East London Docklands campus offers a vibrant working environment with multiple catering outlets. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, quality food while maintaining high operational standards.

Ready to bring your skills to a thriving campus kitchen?

Apply now to join a supportive team where your experience and enthusiasm will make a real difference.


If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark

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 also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

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 – [email protected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.