Chef-Supervisor

Aramark Ltd; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking.

Life assurance

Pension

Generous holidays

Job summary

Aramark Ltd in the UK is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to lead the kitchen at HMP Rye Hill. You’ll manage the day-to-day operations, supervise enhanced inmates in the unit, and ensure meals are prepared to a pre‑ordered menu with quality cooking standards. You’ll collaborate with a team of chefs, conduct stock checks, complete required paperwork, and maintain cleanliness.

The role requires DBS checks and a relevant culinary qualification. 37 hours/week, 3 days on/3 days off, 07:00–18:00 shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience and be able to lead a kitchen team.
• Must hold a relevant culinary qualification and have experience in large-scale kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Supervise enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and stock checks are conducted.
• Complete relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and manage conflicts.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

We're hiring a Chef Supervisor to join our committed team at HMP Rye Hill. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, collaborating with enhanced inmates, and aiding the smooth function of the unit.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate 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.
• 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 conducted 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Compensation & Hours

• Pay: £13.75/hour
• Hours: 37 hours/week
• Shifts: Rota: 3 days on, 3 days off. Shifts are between are between 07:00 - 18:00.

Benefits & Perks

• Free meals on shift + free parking.
• Access to Blue Light Membership and our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
• Career development, training & apprenticeships.
• Internal promotion opportunities - we love to grow our own!