Title:  Chef Assistant

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Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Assistant to join our team working at Richmond Centre, Munster Barracks, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3PZ. 

You will be working as part of a fantastic team, serving customers, and providing excellent customer service throughout. You will be required to perform basic food preparation and perform general cleaning tasks both back and front of house. 

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. 

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.  

What we offer:

• This is a permanent full-time 35 hours per week position, working hours 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends). Shifts range between 6:30am and 3:00pm leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary. 
• Hourly rate £12.21. 
• Free uniform and on-site parking. 
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. 
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. 
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. 
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue. 

A day in the life of a Chef Assistant:

• Assisting Chefs with day-to-day cooking and prepping of food, such as sandwiches, grab and go items, basic hot food with the potential to train to get your NVQ Level 2 in culinary skills. 
• Serving customers and operating the till, providing opportunities for upselling products, and ensuring you are always providing excellent customer service. 
• Stocking up and putting away deliveries 
• General cleaning back and front of house, making sure the unit is clean and tidy before, during and after service. 

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Been resident in the UK for at least 3 years and can pass full security vetting and DBS checks. 
• Strong communication and are an excellent team player. 
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate. 
• Previous catering experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site. 

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.     

Job Reference 597666. 

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.  

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 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.

 
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.