Chef Supervisor

Aramark; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team at HMP Millsike, York. You will oversee a large-scale kitchen operation, delivering high-quality meals three times daily while maintaining safety and compliance in a secure environment.

You will lead a team of chefs and inmates, manage menus and production requirements, ensure hygiene, stock control, and documentation, and support ongoing training and career development within a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Experience working within a large-scale kitchen environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to motivate and support others while maintaining professional boundaries
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively in a secure environment and follow strict procedures

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs and inmates to deliver meals three times a day
• Supervise and assist inmates within the kitchen unit
• Prepare quality food items in line with pre-ordered menus and production requirements
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards
• Conduct stock checks and ensure stock is managed effectively
• Complete all relevant paperwork, records, and due diligence documentation accurately
• Support food safety, health & safety, and operational compliance procedures
• Managing challenging situations professionally and dealing with conflict where necessary
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
• Undertaking training and development activities as required

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Motivation & coaching

Team player

Secure environment awareness

Education

Culinary qualification

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. We
believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower
your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at
Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Chef Supervisor to join our team at HMP Millsike,
York, YO41 1FZ. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced catering
professional to take on a leadership role within a large-scale kitchen operation,
supporting the delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a safe, efficient, and
compliant catering environment.

What's in it for you?

• £14.60 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• 3 days on, 3 days off rolling shift pattern
• Working hours between 7:30am and 5:30pm
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Access to Blue Light Membership
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
• Career development, training, and apprenticeship opportunities
• Excellent opportunities for progression within Aramark

What you'll be doing

• Working with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals three times a day
• Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates within the kitchen unit
• Preparing quality food items in line with pre-ordered menus and production requirements
• Ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards
• Conducting stock checks and ensuring stock is managed effectively
• Completing all relevant paperwork, records, and due diligence documentation accurately
• Supporting food safety, health & safety, and operational compliance procedures
• Managing challenging situations professionally and dealing with conflict where necessary
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
• Undertaking training and development activities as required

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Experience working within a large-scale kitchen environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to motivate and support others while maintaining professional boundaries
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively in a secure environment and follow strict procedures

Additional Information

• Applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years and have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Successful candidates will be required to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.