Aramark
General Service Assistant
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Location: Claro Barracks, Chatham Road, Ripon, HG4 2RD
Pay rate: £12.71/hour (over 21s)
Contract Type: Permanent, zero-hour contract
Shift times: As needed
Join our mission to serve those who serve.
Aramark UK is proud to support the Defence sector, and we’re looking for a General Service Assistant to join our team at Claro Barracks working in all areas of the business – cleaning, retail, front of house. If you’re passionate about great service and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
- Free on-site parking and uniform.
- Access to our Employee Benefits App – including online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts on groceries, shopping, and more.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
- Pension contributions & life assurance.
- Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within!
- Training & apprenticeships to support your growth.
What you’ll do:
As a General Service Assistant, you’ll be front and centre in delivering a welcoming experience to our customers. Your day-to-day will include:
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- Serve food and beverages to customers
- Clean back of house areas, crockery, and cutlery
- Clean and tidy counter, light equipment/machines, preparation, and public areas
- Perform basic cold food preparation and made to order services
- Restock goods and ensure appropriate displays of merchandise
- Report to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified during the work
- Perform daily paperwork
- Keeps diligent records as required
- Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- A friendly, customer-focused attitude
- Previous experience in food service or hospitality is a bonus – but not essential, full training provided
- Must be 18+
- Eligibility to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years (security clearance required)
- Food hygiene certificate - Level 2 desirable. Relevant training will be provided
- Basic numeracy skills
- Own or reliable transport required due to remote location and limited public transport
- Ability to work a variety of shifts
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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: 665439.
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