Chef Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading food services provider in the UK is looking for a Chef Supervisor to manage kitchen operations at HMP Five Wells. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth kitchen functioning, supervise inmates, and maintain food quality. Important qualifications include supervisory experience and a relevant culinary qualification. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £14.50 per hour, with benefits including free meals, parking, and an employee benefits app. Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Supervise enhanced inmates in delivering meals.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and all stock checks are done.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, 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.

Eligibility & Location

To be eligible for this role, you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years, have a legal right to work, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. Aramark UK is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Five Wells NN8 2NG.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates and ensuring the smooth function of the unit.
• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit to deliver meals 3 times a day.
• 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 deal with conflict if it arises.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Qualifications

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.
• Pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large‑scale kitchen.

What We Offer

• Full‑time position, 35 hours per week, 3 days on – some weekend work).
• Shifts range between 7am and 6pm, leaving your evenings free.
• Pay rate £14.50/p hour.
• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card upon completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in‑house Mental Health Champions.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app – online GP access, 100’s of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• Talented team with fabulous career prospects – promotion is encouraged from within.
• Great training provided, apprenticeship schemes, and a continuing learning journey.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. We are a proud Disability Confident employer and a Forces Friendly employer, holding the ERS Gold Award. Recruitment is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage. If you require accommodations or have questions, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Job Reference 623667. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role and already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.