General Service Assistant

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Location: Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk, YO7 3EY
Pay rate: £12.71 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, part-time. 20 hours per week, Mon to Fri
Shift times: between 15:00 and 19:00, so your evenings are free!

Ready to make a difference every day? Aramark UK is looking for a General Service Assistant to join our dedicated Defence team at Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk, YO7 3EY.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger – supporting our Armed Forces community while building a rewarding career with a world-leading organisation.

Why join us?

We believe hospitality can offer work-life balance and career growth. At Aramark, you’ll enjoy:

• Perks – Free on-site parking, free use of a fully equipped on-site gym used by serving soldiers, access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts on shopping and leisure, and more)
• Career development – Training, apprenticeships, and promotion opportunities – we LOVE to grow our people!
• Generous benefits – Pension, life assurance, holiday entitlement (with option to buy more), and more.

What you’ll do:
As a General Service Assistant, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes and front-of-house. Your day will include:

• Serving food and drinks with a smile
• Operating tills and handling payments
• Setting up counters and cleaning all areas front and back of house
• Supporting kitchen and service teams to deliver exceptional experiences
• Preparation of any other public facing areas as required
• Undertake relevant training as required of all aspects of the role, including working towards your Food Hygiene Level 2 and Health and Safety Level 2 qualifications.

You’ll report to the General Manager and work closely with a talented team that values quality and teamwork.

What we’re looking for:

• Customer service or food service experience is a plus (but full training provided)
• Must be 18+
• Eligible to work in the UK and have lived here for 3+ years (security checks required)
• Must have a reliable mode of transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

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: 669789.