Head Chef

Aramark Ltd; Bridgend; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free meals on duty

on-site parking

Blue Light Membership

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen at HMP Parc, Bridgend. You will oversee the main kitchen shift, managing a team and inmates to deliver quality meals for 1800+ residents.

The role offers family-friendly hours, a permanent 40-hour week over 4 days with alternating weekends off, and a competitive benefits package including life assurance and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks; must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.

Responsabilités

• Run the shift in the main kitchen for 1800+ people.
• Inspire and lead your kitchen team and inmates to deliver exceptional food.
• Drive cost efficiency while maintaining high quality.
• Train, mentor and develop staff; ensure compliance with standards.
• Build relationships with clients and customers to ensure memorable meals.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Security vetting

UK residency 5 years

Formation

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills

Description du poste

Important: Due to the sector, you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years, hold the legal right to work, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. What we're looking for:

• NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills. Experience in a similar environment. A proactive, can-do attitude and strong leadership skills. Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years).
• Ready to lead, inspire, and create incredible food - without sacrificing your work-life balance? Join Aramark UK as a Head Chef and take charge of a kitchen that makes a real difference. This is your chance to showcase your culinary skills, lead a talented team, and enjoy family-friendly hours - all while working for a global leader in hospitality.
• What you'll do: Running the shift in the main kitchen, feeding the population of 1800 plus. Lead and inspire your kitchen team (and enhanced inmates) to deliver exceptional food every day. Drive innovation while keeping costs efficient and quality high. Train, mentor, and develop staff - because great teams make great kitchens. Ensure compliance with operational standards, manage waste, and maintain top-notch food safety. Build strong relationships with clients and customers, making every meal memorable.
• Location: HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn John, Bridgend CF35 6AP
• Salary: £36094.25
• Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, alternating weekends off.
• Shift times: 07:00 - 17:00 (no evenings)
• Why join us? Competitive pay and benefits package including life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more).
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where your growth matters. The chance to make a real impact every single day.
• Work-life balance: Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, no late nights.
• Perks & Benefits:
  • Free meals on duty
  • on-site parking
  • Blue Light Membership
  • access to hundreds of discounts via our Employee Benefits app
• Career Growth: We LOVE to promote from within! With training, development programs, and apprenticeships, your culinary journey doesn't stop here.
• Security & Stability: Join a world-class organisation trusted across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors.