Chef: Daily Dining & Events Specialist

Aramark; 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

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