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General Services Assistant

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Posting date: 28 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £12.21-12.21 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 December 2025
Location: Ripon, HG4 2RD
Company: Aramark
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 618643-43811047

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Summary

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
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General Service Assistant – Defence Sector
Claro Barracks, Ripon HG4 2RD
Full-time | Permanent | 35 hours per week | £12.21 per hour
Join our mission to serve those who serve.
Aramark UK is proud to support the Defence sector, and we’re looking for a dedicated General Service Assistant to join our team at Claro 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 Be Doing
As a General 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
- 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 course of the work
- Perform daily paperwork
- Keeps diligent records as required
- Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.
What’s In It for You?
- £12.21 per hour
- 35 hours/week, 5 days out of 7 (1 in 5 weekends)
- Free on-site parking
- 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.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to be part of a team that values your contribution, apply now using Job Reference 618643.
Already work for Aramark? Please speak to your line manager before applying.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a proud Disability Confident Employer and Forces Friendly organisation (ERS Gold Award holder), we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our people throughout their career journey.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Reach out to our team at careers@aramark.co.uk – we’re here to help.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a General 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
- 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 course of the work
- Perform daily paperwork
- Keeps diligent records as required
- Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.
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.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to be part of a team that values your contribution, apply now using Job Reference 618643.
Already work for Aramark? Please speak to your line manager before applying.

What’s In It for You?
- £12.21 per hour
- 35 hours/week, 5 days out of 7 (1 in 5 weekends)
- Free on-site parking
- 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

Apply for this job