Chef Supervisor

Aramark Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable catering service provider in York is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead a team in a prison kitchen. The role involves supervising inmates, food preparation, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, and handling paperwork. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience and culinary qualifications. The position offers full-time hours at £14.40 per hour, with various employee benefits including meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Access to a Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Company benefits including life assurance and pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals three times a day.
• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and accurate stock checks.
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Deal with conflict as a team player.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark UK, a global provider of catering, facilities and uniforms, is recruiting a Chef Supervisor for our team at Millsike, York (postcode Y0411FZ) to support the daily operation of a prison kitchen.

Job Summary

The Chef Supervisor will work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals three times a day, supervise and assist inmates in the kitchen unit, prepare basic quality foods within a pre‑ordered menu, maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock, manage paperwork, resolve conflicts, and undertake relevant training.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day.
• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a pre‑ordered menu.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, tidiness and accurate stock checks.
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Deal with conflict as a team player.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Eligibility

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

Aramark UK is 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 prestigious ERS Gold Award.

Benefits

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week on a 3 on / 3 off basis; shifts 7.30 am–5.30 pm.
• Pay rate £14.40 per 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 the Employee Benefits app – online GP access, a wide range of discounts, supermarket savings and weekend treats.
• Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and other benefits.
• Career prospects and promotion from within, with continuous training and apprenticeship schemes to support your learning journey.

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