Chef Supervisor

Aramark Ltd; Cross Green; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aramark UK is hiring a Chef Supervisor to lead a kitchen team at HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton. You will supervise enhanced inmates in meal prep and service, maintain hygiene, and manage stock and paperwork in a high‑volume, strict setting.

The role requires a culinary qualification and supervisory experience, with DBS checks and UK residency. 40 hours weekly, shifts between 7am and 6pm, with some weekend work. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience in a large-scale kitchen.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and eligibility to work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and accurate stock checks.
• Complete all paperwork and compliance forms.
• Maintain high food standards within a set menu.
• Be a strong team player and handle challenges professionally.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Looking for a culinary role with a difference? Join Aramark UK as a Chef Supervisor and take your skills beyond the ordinary. This is your chance to lead a kitchen team in a unique environment, working alongside enhanced inmates to deliver high-quality meals and maintain smooth operations.

Your day-to-day:

• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in preparing and serving meals
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and accurate stock checks
• Complete all paperwork and compliance forms
• Maintain high food standards within a set menu
• Be a strong team player and handle challenges professionally

What we're looking for:

• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years
• Legal right to work, able to pass security vetting and DBS checks
• Previous supervisory experience
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Experience in a large-scale kitchen

Location: HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton WV10 7QD

Pay rate: £14.40/hour

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (including some weekends)

Shift times: between 7am and 6pm, so your evenings are yours again!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay: £14.40/hour
• Free meals and parking
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card after probation
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Champions
• Exclusive benefits app: online GP, supermarket savings, retail discounts
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday (with option to buy more)
• Apprenticeship schemes and ongoing training