Job Description

Reach for Remarkable

Location:  Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk, YO7 3EY
Pay: £14.60/hour (£30,471 per annum)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours/week, 5 days out of 7
Shift times: Between 06:30 and 20:30, meaning you can enjoy your evenings (yes, really!).

Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen and loves creating great food? Join our talented culinary team at Alanbrooke Barracks, where you’ll work with quality ingredients, supportive colleagues, and enjoy a work–life balance rarely seen in hospitality.

At Aramark, we’re proud to cultivate culinary careers. With us, you’ll grow your skills, feel valued, and be part of a world‑leading organisation delivering exceptional catering services across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors.

Why join us?

• Free onsite parking and discounted meals on shift.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, supermarket savings, leisure discounts and more.
• Life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday, with the option to buy extra days.
• Amazing career progression opportunities – we love to promote from within.
• Apprenticeships and great training to help you keep developing your culinary craft.

What you'll do:

No two days look the same, but you can expect to:

• Prepare and cook fresh, tasty food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Deliver fine dining and silver service for special functions and hospitality events.
• Support new team members by coaching, training, and sharing your knowledge.
• Follow recipe cards to create a range of dishes to consistent standards.
• Manage stock levels, assist with deliveries, record kitchen data, and complete due diligence paperwork.
• Help keep our kitchen pristine with regular deep cleans.
• Monitor and log fridge, freezer, servery, and hot holding temperatures.

What we're looking for:

You’ll shine in this role if you have:

• A relevant culinary qualification (706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent).
• A positive, team focused attitude and effective communication skills.
• Confidence in your cooking abilities and willingness to innovate.
• Flexibility and a passion for quality.
• The ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• 3 years UK residency and the legal right to work in the UK (due to sector requirements).

If you’re ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, apply now! 

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: 648352.