Chef Supervisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is looking for a Chef Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations at HMP Birmingham. The role requires supervisory skills, a culinary qualification, and the ability to work with enhanced inmates. Employees enjoy a work-life balance, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement. Apply now to join a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Employee Benefits app

Generous holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and conduct stock checks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

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.

pursue what matters

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Birmingham, Winson Green B18 4AS.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and helping to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit.

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 lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, including every second weekend. Shift times are 07:30 – 17:15 with an hour's break, leaving your evenings free
• The hourly rate is £14.12.
• Free on-site parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period. Local transport links.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app (Perkbox) which includes online GP access, 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 talented 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 that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Chef Supervisor:

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day. You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all stock checks are carried out correctly.
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 586177. 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 – [e-mail].

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