Location: Imphal Barracks, York, YO1 4DH
Pay Rate: £15.04 per hour
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including some weekends)
Shifts: Earlies (06:00/07:00–14:00/15:00) & Lates (10:00/11:00–18:00/19:00)
Bring your passion. Grow your craft. Shape memorable dining experiences.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Chef to join our dedicated team at Imphal Barracks in York. This is a brilliant chance to take your culinary career to the next level with a global leader in hospitality, food services, and people development.
If you love food, thrive in a busy kitchen, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Why join us?
At Aramark UK, we’re redefining what work-life balance looks like in hospitality. Here, your wellbeing matters — and so does your growth.
Here’s what we offer:
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Discounted meals while on shift.
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Free on-site parking.
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Access to the Army gym.
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Good local transport connections.
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Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP services and hundreds of discounts.
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Life assurance and pension contributions.
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Generous holiday allowance (with the option to purchase more).
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Opportunities for internal promotion — we love developing talent!
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Training and apprenticeships to support your career journey.
What you’ll do:
As a key member of our kitchen team, you’ll play a big part in delivering great food and a great experience every day:
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Preparing and cooking dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
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Providing silver service-level catering for events and functions.
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Following recipe cards and maintaining excellent food safety standards.
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Supporting stock control, placing food orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date.
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Monitoring equipment temperatures and ensuring compliance.
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Pitching in with daily and weekly deep cleaning.
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Coaching and supporting new starters as they develop their skills.
What we’re looking for:
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Relevant culinary qualifications (NVQ Level 1/Level 2 or equivalent).
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A confident team player with effective communication skills.
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Someone flexible, proactive, and keen to bring innovative ideas.
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Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
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Must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and legally able to work in the UK.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
