Kitchen Manager

Aramark; Bicester; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free parking

Blue Light Membership

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Pension

Internal promotions

Generous holidays

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Kitchen Manager at HMP Bullingdon, Bicester, to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in a 40-hour-per-week role from 9am to 5pm. The position requires supervising cooks and enhanced inmates, coordinating meals, and ensuring compliance with menus and safety standards.

You will manage stock, paperwork, and training while promoting teamwork in a secure environment. The role offers full-time hours with benefits through Aramark in the UK.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Experience managing a large team and coordinating daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs and inmates to prepare meals three times a day.
• Oversee basic food preparation on a predefined menu.
• Ensure cleanliness, stock checks, and recording paperwork are completed.
• Complete relevant forms and due diligence procedures.
• Work collaboratively and handle conflicts professionally.
• Undertake required training and development.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Location: HMP Bullingdon, Patrick Haugh Road, Bicester, OX25 1PZ
Pay: £18.15 per hour
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Shifts: Hours 9am to 5pm

We’re hiring a Kitchen Manager to join our committed team at HMP Bullingdon.

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:

• Collaborate 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 conducted 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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.
• 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).
• Internal promotion opportunities – we love to grow our own!

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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