Chef Supervisor

Aramark; Corntown; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK in Bridgend is seeking two Sous Chefs to lead the daily operation of the main kitchen at HMP Parc. You will supervise a team of four and work with inmates to run meals on a rolling rota.

The role focuses on high-volume catering, food safety, and maintaining standards in a secure environment. You will oversee breakfast packs, lunches, and dinners, ensuring on-time service and strict portion control.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen or high-volume catering.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and portion control.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day kitchen operation on rolling rota.
• Supervise a team of four with two shifts.
• Oversee breakfast packs, lunches and hot dinners and on-time service.
• Manage meal counts and portion control.
• Supervise prisoners while maintaining professional boundaries and site procedures.
• Uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

High-volume catering

Security vetting

Communication

Job description

Location: HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn John, Bridgend CF35 6AP
Salary: £27,757.76
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (with alternate weekends off)
Shift times: Between 7am and 5pm -no late nights

We're looking for two Sous Chefs to join our catering team at HMP Parc, Bridgend. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated chef ready to step into a leadership role. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, supervising a team of chefs and working alongside enhanced inmates, helping to ensure the unit runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Why join us?

• Uniform provided, free meals on duty and free on-site parking.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats).
• Blue Light Discount Card (after probation passed).
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more)
• Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.

What you'll do:

Support the safe and efficient day to day operation of the main kitchen as part of a rolling rota. Two teams of four work opposite each other, with each team consisting of a Head Chef, two Chef Supervisors and a Chef Kitchen Assistant.

• Assist with the preparation and service of approximately 1,800 breakfast packs, cold lunches, and hot evening meals each day.
• Ensure lunches are prepared for dispatch at approximately 11:00 and evening meals at approximately 15:00.
• Supervise the loading and distribution of meals to residential wings using heated food trolleys.
• Complete accurate meal counts and maintains effective portion control.
• Supervise and work alongside approximately 10 to 12 prisoners within the kitchen, ensuring professional boundaries, security requirements and site procedures are always followed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness within a secure environment.

Any authorised overtime is paid.

What we're looking for:

• UK residency for the past 5 years with legal right to work
• Ability to pass full DBS and security vetting
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume catering environment.
• Strong food preparation, 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 working environment.
• Clear communication, good organisation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when supervising prisoners and to follow all site security procedures.
• Flexibility to work the rolling rota, including weekends.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful completion of the required prison security vetting. Applicants must be able to provide all requested documentation. The vetting process can take approximately six weeks to three months.

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 - [e-mail].

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: 677080.