Job Description

Reach for Remarkable

Chef – Make Your Mark in a Remarkable Team

Location: Imphal Barracks, York, YO1 4DH
Pay Rate: £14.60 per hour
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hrs/week (5 days out of 7, including some weekends)
Shifts: Early (06:00/07:00–14:00/15:00) & Late (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.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our kitchen team, you’ll play a big part in delivering great food and a great experience every day:

• 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, placing food orders, and keeping kitchen records up to date
• Monitoring equipment temperatures and ensuring compliance
• Pitching in with daily and weekly deep cleaning
• Coaching and supporting new starters as they develop their skills.

Why You’ll Love Working With 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:

• Discounted meals while on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Access to the Army gym
• Good local transport connections
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP services and hundreds of discounts
• Life assurance and pension contributions
• Generous holiday allowance (with the option to purchase more)
• Opportunities for internal promotion — we love developing talent!
• Training and apprenticeships to support your career journey

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant culinary qualifications (706/1, 706/2 or equivalent)
• A confident team player with strong communication skills
• Someone flexible, proactive, and keen to bring new ideas
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks
• Must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and legally able to work in the UK

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and show us what you’ll bring to our team.

All applications are handled with complete confidentiality.

If you already work for Aramark, please let your line manager know before applying.

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 proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, 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 you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk.

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 before submitting your application.

Job reference: 641277.