Job description
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Your Aramark journey starts here!

Are you currently working as a Commis or CDP and looking for a new challenge?

Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces?

Looking for a flexible role with no late evenings?

Well, we have a job for you! _

We are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation.

We are currently looking for a Chef to work with our integral team at Alanbrooke Barracks, YO7 3EY

Perks of the job
• £26,411 per year - £13.50 per hour
• Full time – 37.5 hours a week – 5 days over 7
• Shifts ranging between 6am – 8.30pm
• Discounted meals on shift
• Free on site parking
• Use of gym onsite
• Free uniform provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years service
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!

What You'll Be Doing
• You’ll be cooking and preparing food ready for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Function work, up to silver service level food to be provided
• Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well
• Following recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals
• Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence
• Assisting with deliveries and stock checks
• Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records
• To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries
• To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries.
• Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
• Undertake relevant training as required

Experience
• Previous experience in a similar food service environment (Contract catering)
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Excellent team player and communicator
• A confident chef
• Security checks & DBS required for this role
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous due to the location of the site

About Aramark

Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability To Commute/relocate:
• Thirsk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
• Chef: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person