Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef to join our York team, delivering exceptional food across daily dining services and events. You will prepare and cook across breakfast, lunch and dinner, follow recipe cards and maintain food safety standards, while supporting stock control and kitchen records.

We offer £15.04 per hour, 35 hours per week over 5 days with some weekends, plus discounted meals, on-site parking, pension contributions, life assurance, generous holiday and strong development

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent in culinary arts.
• Strong focus on food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes across breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Provide silver service-level catering for events and functions.
• Follow recipe cards and maintain food safety standards.
• Support stock control and place food orders.
• Maintain kitchen records and documentation.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Assist with deep cleaning schedules and training new starters.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to uphold high standards.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Flexible attitude

Passion for food

Food safety knowledge

Efficient in busy kitchen

Innovative mindset

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team in York, YO1 4DH. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to join a professional catering operation, delivering exceptional food across daily dining services and hospitality events.

As a Chef, you'll be a key member of our kitchen team, playing an important role in delivering great food and great customer experiences every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
• Providing silver service-level catering for events and functions
• Following recipe cards and maintaining excellent food safety standards
• Supporting stock control procedures and placing food orders
• Maintaining accurate kitchen records and documentation
• Monitoring equipment temperatures and ensuring compliance with food safety procedures
• Assisting with daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules
• Coaching and supporting new starters as they develop their skills
• Collaborating with the wider kitchen team to maintain high standards of food quality and service.

What's in it for You?

• £15.04 per hour
• 35 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, including some weekends
• Discounted meals whilst on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Access to the Army gym
• Excellent local transport connections
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive culinary team

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Relevant culinary qualifications (NVQ Level 1 and Level 2, or equivalent)
• A confident team player with effective communication skills
• Flexible and proactive approach to work
• Passion for food and delivering high-quality meals
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Innovative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass security vetting and DBS checks
• Must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Additional Information

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 an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

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 adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.