Title:  Breakfast Chef

Reach for Remarkable

Breakfast Chef – Rise Early. Cook Brilliantly. Make a Difference.

Location: Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk
Company: Aramark UK
Hours: 15 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 06:30–09:30)
Pay: £14.60/hour (£11,426 per annum)

At Aramark UK, we’re on a mission to pursue what matters — and that starts bright and early with our Breakfast Chef. If you love the buzz of an early shift, thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen and want the rest of your day free, this role is your perfect recipe.

Step Into the Morning Mission

As the first chef through the door, you’ll set the tone for the day. The breakfast you serve fuels military personnel and contractors — and they rely on you to deliver the goods.

Think sizzling bacon, perfect eggs, crisp hash browns, fresh fruit, and hot, hearty classics. Your timing, standards and energy keep the whole operation running smoothly. It’s purposeful. It’s full‑on. And it’s incredibly rewarding.

Why Join Us?

We’re making work–life balance possible in hospitality. With Aramark UK, you’ll join a world‑leading organisation with fantastic training, development and the chance to grow your culinary career.

What We Offer

• Rare hospitality hours: Monday–Friday mornings only — weekends and afternoons completely free.
• £14.60/hour (£11,426/year)
• Discounted meals on shift & free on-site parking
• Employee Benefits App — online GP, EAP, 100s of shopping discounts, wellbeing support
• Company benefits package — life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday (plus option to buy more)
• Career progression & internal promotions — we love developing our chefs
• Excellent training & apprenticeship opportunities.

A Day in the Life

• Cooking, prepping and plating breakfasts to a high standard
• Working with a skilled team and supporting new starters with procedures and best practice
• Following recipe cards to deliver a consistent, quality breakfast offer
• Carrying out stock checks, ordering supplies and keeping records up to date
• Monitoring food safety standards — temperatures, cleaning schedules, daily due diligence
• Getting involved in deep cleans and occasional fine‑dining functions.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant culinary qualification (706/1, 706/2 or equivalent)
• A confident, collaborative approach in the kitchen
• Flexibility, creativity and a passion for great food
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks
• You must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years and have the legal right to work here (security requirement)

Ready to Rise with Us?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now and show us what you’ll bring to our kitchen team. Job Reference: 629901.

All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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

About Aramark UK

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, holding the prestigious ERS Gold Award. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is supported, valued, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is fully accessible — if you need adjustments at any stage, please contact us at careers@aramark.co.uk.