Food Service Assistant

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Location: Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, YO32 5SW

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour (age dependent)

Hours: Permanent, zero-hour contract, when business requires them – lot of weekend work

Shift patterns: 6.30am to 2pm or 12 noon to 7pm

Join our mission to serve those who serve.

Aramark UK is proud to support the Defence sector, and we’re looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Barracks. If you’re passionate about great service and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

As a Food Service Assistant, you’ll be front and centre in delivering a welcoming experience to our customers. Your day-to-day will include:

Serve food and beverages to customers

Clean back of house areas, crockery, and cutlery

Clean and tidy counter, light equipment/machines, preparation, and public areas (tables and chairs)

Perform basic cold food preparation and made to order services

Restock goods and ensure appropriate displays of merchandise

Report to line manager any feedback, complaints, suggestions, stock needs, breakages, faults, or hazards identified during the work

Perform daily paperwork

Keeps diligent records as required

Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.

What do you get?

Free on-site parking and uniform

Gym on-site

Access to our Employee Benefits App – including online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts on groceries, shopping, and more

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more

Pension contributions & life assurance

Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within!

Training & apprenticeships to support your growth

What we’re looking for:

A friendly, customer-focused attitude

Previous experience in food service or hospitality is a bonus – but not essential, full training provided

Must be 18+

Eligibility to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years (security clearance required)

Basic numeracy skills.

Own or reliable transport required due to remote location and limited public transport

Ability to work a variety of shifts.

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 acsible, 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: 660832.