Chef Supervisor

Aramark Ltd; Pen-y-fai; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is seeking a Chef Supervisor at HMP Parc, Bridgend. You will supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations. The role requires a relevant culinary qualification and experience in large-scale kitchens. Full-time, 37 hours per week, with a pay rate of £14.66/hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy.
• Support the smooth operation of the unit.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

A day in the life of a Chef Supervisor:

You will be set up for success if you have:

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all stock checks are carried out 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.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the kitchen and support the smooth operation of the unit.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.
• Due to sector requirements: must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.

Company Context

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. Our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day. Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding to 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.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including some weekend work. Shifts range between 7am–6pm, leaving your evenings free.
• Pay rate £14.66/hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Scheme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app with online GP access, discounts, and supermarket savings.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with option to buy more, and other benefits.
• Opportunity to join a talented team with strong career prospects and potential for promotion from within.
• Great training is provided, including apprenticeship schemes to continue your learning journey.