Chef Supervisor

Northern Europe; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Uniform provided

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Discount Card

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef Supervisor in Bridgend, CF35 6AP, to lead the main kitchen on a rolling rota, delivering ~1,800 meals daily with focus on quality and safety.

The role supervises prisoner workers, ensures security and high standards of hygiene, and offers pensions, holidays, and progression within a supportive team. Shifts are 7:00am–5:00pm, 35 hours per week, five days from seven with alternate weekends off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume catering environment.
• Strong food preparation, food service, and kitchen supervision skills.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, health and safety, and portion control.
• Ability to lead, support, and motivate a team in a busy and secure environment.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when supervising prisoners.
• Commitment to following all site security procedures.
• Flexibility to work the rolling rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the main kitchen as part of a rolling rota.
• Working within a team consisting of a Head Chef, Chef Supervisors, and Chef Kitchen Assistants.
• Assisting with the preparation and service of approximately 1,800 breakfast packs, cold lunches, and hot evening meals each day.
• Ensuring lunches are prepared for dispatch at approximately 11:00 and evening meals at approximately 15:00.
• Supervising the loading and distribution of meals to residential wings using heated food trolleys.
• Completing accurate meal counts and maintaining effective portion control.
• Supervising and working alongside approximately 10 to 12 prisoners within the kitchen.
• Ensuring professional boundaries, security requirements, and site procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness within a secure environment.
• Supporting and motivating the wider catering team to deliver an excellent service.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

High-volume catering

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Team motivation

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Supervising prisoners

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter.

We share a passion for hospitality; it’s at the foundation of everything we do.Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day.We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef Supervisor to join our team at Bridgend, CF35 6AP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced catering professional looking to develop their leadership skills within a busy, secure, and highly rewarding environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Chef Supervisor to support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the main kitchen. Working as part of a rolling rota, you will help deliver approximately 1,800 breakfast packs, cold lunches, and hot evening meals each day while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, hygiene, and security. You will also supervise prisoner workers within the kitchen, ensuring all procedures and professional boundaries are maintained.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the main kitchen as part of a rolling rota
• Working within a team consisting of a Head Chef, Chef Supervisors, and Chef Kitchen Assistants
• Assisting with the preparation and service of approximately 1,800 breakfast packs, cold lunches, and hot evening meals each day
• Ensuring lunches are prepared for dispatch at approximately 11:00 and evening meals at approximately 15:00
• Supervising the loading and distribution of meals to residential wings using heated food trolleys
• Completing accurate meal counts and maintaining effective portion control
• Supervising and working alongside approximately 10 to 12 prisoners within the kitchen
• Ensuring professional boundaries, security requirements, and site procedures are adhered to at all times
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness within a secure environment
• Supporting and motivating the wider catering team to deliver an excellent service

What's in it for You?

• 35 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 with alternate weekends off
• Shifts between 7:00am and 5:00pm with no late evenings
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team
• Uniform provided
• Free meals while on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Discount Card (upon successful completion of probation)

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume catering environment
• Strong food preparation, food service, and kitchen supervision skills
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, health and safety, and portion control
• Ability to lead, support, and motivate a team in a busy and secure environment
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when supervising prisoners
• Commitment to following all site security procedures
• Flexibility to work the rolling rota, including weekends

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must have UK residency for the past 5 years and hold the legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to pass full DBS and security vetting is required.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks.

Additional Information

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 are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments 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.

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