Head Chef - Family‑Friendly 40h/wk, Secure Sector

Aramark Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

on-site parking

Blue Light Membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Security vetting

UK residency 5 years

Education

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills

Job description

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.