Chef-Supervisor

Aramark Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Blue Light Membership

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance & pension

Generous holidays with buy-more option

Career development & apprenticeships

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking a Chef Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations at HMP Millsike. You will supervise chefs and enhanced inmates, ensuring meals are prepared to a fixed menu and served three times daily, while maintaining hygiene, stock checks, and paperwork.

You must have a relevant culinary qualification and the right to work in the UK with DBS vetting. Shifts are 40 hours per week with a 3 on/3 off pattern, 7:30 am–5:30 pm, offering benefits such as free meals on shift, free

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and inmates.
• Good communication and paperwork/compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and enhanced inmates to prepare and serve meals (3 meals daily).
• Supervise and assist in the kitchen unit; ensure hygiene and stock checks are carried out.
• Prepare basic quality foods according to pre-ordered menu.
• Keep kitchen clean, manage paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be a strong team player and handle conflicts professionally.
• Undertake required training and comply with vetting procedures.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Hours: 40 hours/week Shifts: 3 days on/ 3 days off | Shift times between 7.30 am - 5.30 pm

We're hiring a Chef Supervisor to join our committed team at HMP Millsike. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding the smooth function of the unit.

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• 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 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.

• Previous supervisory skills
• Relevant culinary qualification
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen
• 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.

£14.40/hour

• Free meals on shift + free parking.
• Access to Blue Light Membership and our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
• Career development, training & apprenticeships.
• Internal promotion opportunities - we love to grow our own!