Chef

Aramark; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Local transport links

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a skilled Chef to join our Defence sector dining team at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall. You will cook for breakfast, lunch and dinner, delivering high-quality, fine-dining service for events while minimizing waste.

The role includes coaching junior staff and adhering to kitchen standards and safety protocols. The position is permanent, full-time (40 hours/week) with a 5-in-7 shift pattern, offering £13.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)
• A confident chef and excellent team player
• Flexibility and ability to innovate
• UK residency for the past 3 years & ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with minimal wastage
• Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality events
• Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards and procedures
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food quality
• Assist with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records
• Monitor temperatures and complete due diligence paperwork
• Help with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Education

Culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)

Job description

Chef – Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose!

Location:Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, YO32 5SW
Pay rate: £13.05 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7
Shift times: Early shift 0600 – 1430; Late shift 1030 - 1900

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level?

Join Aramark UK as a Chef and be part of a team that delivers exceptional dining experiences in the Defence sector. This is your chance to enjoy a better work-life balance while working with a world-leading organisation.

• Discounted meals, free on-site parking, and local transport links
• Access to Employee Benefits app – online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of discounts
• Career progression – we LOVE to promote from within!
• Apprenticeships & training to keep your skills sharp.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with minimal wastage
• Deliver fine dining for functions and hospitality events
• Support and coach new team members on kitchen standards and procedures
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food quality
• Assist with stock checks, food orders, and kitchen records
• Monitor temperatures and complete due diligence paperwork
• Help with daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent)
• A confident chef and excellent team player
• Flexibility and ability to innovate
• UK residency for the past 3 years & ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks

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 ConfidentandForces Friendlyemployer, 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 yourequireany accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team –[e-mail]

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 beforesubmittingyour application.