Chef Supervisor

Aramark; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Northampton is seeking a Chef Supervisor to manage kitchen operations at HMP Five Wells. This full-time role offers competitive pay, free meals, and a flexible work-life balance. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure compliance with health standards, and collaborate with enhanced inmates. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, relevant culinary qualifications, and the ability to pass security checks.

Benefits

Free meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance and pension contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.
• Resident in the UK for the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and conduct stock checks.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set menu.

Skills

Previous supervisory skills

Ability to work in a team

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Five Wells NN8 2NG. To be eligible for this role, due to sector requirements, you must have 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. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, collaborating with enhanced inmates, and aiding ensure the smooth function of the unit.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer:

What we offer

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, 3 days on 3 days off including some weekend work. Shifts range between 7am - 6pm, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
• Pay rate £14.50/hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app with online GP access and discounts on supermarket shopping and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Career prospects and opportunities to promote from within.
• Great training provided, including apprenticeship schemes to continue your learning journey.

A day in the life of a Chef Supervisor

• Work 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.
• You will 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.

You will be set up for success if you have

• Been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 599736.

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.

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 employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

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].

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