Aramark
General Service Assistant
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Location
Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk YO7 3EY
- Pay rate: £12.71 per hour
- Contract type: Permanent, part-time (25 hours per week)
- Hours: Mon – Fri, 17:30 – 22:30 (evenings)
About the Role
At Aramark UK, we proudly support the Defence sector and are searching for a dedicated General Service Assistant to join our team at Alanbrooke Barracks. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding service and want to contribute to a team that makes a tangible impact daily, we invite you to apply.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- Free on-site parking
- Free access to a fully equipped on-site gym used by the British Army (exclusive perks!)
- Employee Benefits app with:
- Online GP access
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Discounts on groceries, weekly treats, and more
- Competitive company benefits, including:
- Life assurance & pension contributions
- Generous holiday entitlement (with buyable additional leave)
- A supportive, high-growth team with:
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Tailored training programmes
- Apprenticeship schemes to foster long-term development
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Responsibilities
As a General Service Assistant, your role involves front-of-house support within the Officers’ Mess:
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Customer-facing duties:
- Taking food and beverage orders
- Serving customers efficiently
- Processing transactions (cash & card)
- Maintaining till operations and financial records
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Grounds & operational support:
- Tilling duties
- Cleaning dining areas post-service
- Assisting in both front-of-house and back-of-house tasks
- Serving on food counters, including upselling products
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Inventory management:
- Stocking and rotating/SOD (Sell-Out-Date) checks
- Spot cleaning to ensure kitchen & service areas remain tidy
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Reporting to: Front of House Supervisor
Requirements
- Experience: Customer-facing/food service background is desirable (though full training provided on site)
- Age: Must be 18+
- Work eligibility:
- Legally permitted to work in the UK
- Resided in the UK for at least 3 years (security checks required)
- Transport: Reliable access (location lacks adequate public transport)
About Aramark UK
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility:
- Disability Confident & Forces Friendly employer, actively encouraging applications from all abilities.
- Fully accessible recruitment process with reasonable accommodations (e.g., adjustments for disabilities, interview support). Reach out to careers@aramark.co.uk for requests.
Note for current employees: If applying externally, notify your line manager before submitting.
Reference Code: RamarkUK|661748
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