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Aramark; Strensall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, YO32 5SW. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, delivering fine dining for events, and coaching new team members. You will follow recipes, manage stock, and ensure food safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant culinary qualification, is a confident chef and team player, and demonstrates flexibility. UK residency and DBS checks are required.

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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2)

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Reach for Remarkable

Chef – Cook with Passion, Lead with Purpose!

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

• 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 proudDisability 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.

Job reference: 677349.