Commis Chef

Aramark Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in York is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join their team at Richmond Centre, Catterick Garrison. This full-time role involves preparing meals, ensuring food safety compliance, and assisting in delivery and kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar role and a passion for food. Competitive benefits include discounted meals, pension contributions, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Online GP access

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career prospects

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years residency in the UK required.
• Must pass security and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ensure food compliance with allergens and Natasha's law.
• Complete daily paperwork for due diligence.
• Assist in checking and signing food deliveries.
• Monitor temperatures of fridges and freezers.
• Support with kitchen deep cleans.

Skills

Experience as a Commis Chef or above

Organised with a hands-on ability

Strong work ethic

Passion for people and food

Job description

Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Commis Chef to join the fantastic team at Richmond Centre, Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3PZ. This is an exciting, permanent, and full-time opportunity reporting to the Catering Manager on site. The role will assume responsibility for all food production across breakfast and lunch service from one main kitchen and support with planned ad hoc hospitality throughout the year.

A day in the life of a Commis Chef

• Preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner following recipe cards.
• Checking all food is compliant with allergens and Natasha's law.
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence.
• Sharing responsibility with the Chef /Catering Manager for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries, stock ordering and maintaining kitchen records.
• Monitoring and recording temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans.

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Commis Chef or above.
• Organised with a hands‑on ability and strong work ethic.
• Passion for people and food.
• Been resident in the UK for at least 3 years and are able to pass security and DBS checks.

Aramark is a disability confident employer and encourages applications from individuals of all abilities. Our recruitment process is accessible and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage from application to interview and employment. For accommodations or questions, contact [e-mail].

Benefits

£12.21 per hour, 40‑hour week (5 days over 7). Shifts between 06:00 and 19:00, leaving evenings free. Discounted meals on duty, free on‑site parking. Employee benefits through our Perkbox app including online GP access, discounts on supermarket shopping and weekend treats. Company package includes life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more. Career prospects and promotion from within. Apprenticeship schemes are available.