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Chef
Chef – Make Your Mark in a Remarkable Team
Location: Imphal Barracks, York, YO1 4DH Pay Rate: £15.04 per hour Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including weekends) Shifts: Early (06:00/07:00–14:00/15:00) & Late (10:00/11:00–18:00/19:00)
Bring your passion. Grow your craft. Shape memorable dining experiences.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Chef to join our dedicated team at Imphal Barracks in York. This is a brilliant chance to take your culinary career to the next level with a global leader in hospitality, food services, and people development.
If you love food, thrive in a busy kitchen, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Benefits
At Aramark UK, we’re redefining what work-life balance looks like in hospitality. Here, your wellbeing and growth matter:
- Discounted meals while on shift.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to the Army gym.
- Good local transport connections.
- Access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP services + hundreds of discounts).
- Life assurance and pension contributions.
- Generous holiday allowance (option to purchase more).
- Opportunities for internal promotion—we love developing talent!
- Training and apprenticeships to support your career journey.
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What You’ll Do
As a key member of our kitchen team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering great food and a great experience every day:
- Preparing and cooking dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Providing silver service-level catering for events and functions.
- Following recipe cards and maintaining excellence in food safety standards.
- Supporting stock control, food orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
- Monitoring equipment temperatures and ensuring compliance.
- Pitching in with daily and weekly deep cleaning.
- Coaching and supporting new starters as they develop their skills.
Key Requirements
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Relevant culinary qualifications (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
- A confident team player with strong communication skills.
- Someone flexible, proactive, and keen to bring innovative ideas.
- Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
- Must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and legally able to work in the UK.
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About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we’re 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. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, with reasonable adjustments available at every stage—from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have questions, contact: careers@aramark.co.uk.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before applying.
Job reference: 659351
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