Kitchen Manager

Aramark; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Blue light card

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave with option to '

Benefits app

Food events

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen operations at HMP Oakwood in Wolverhampton. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a focus on food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control.

You will oversee ordering, stock management, menu planning, compliance, and team performance while maintaining client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient IT and numeracy; experience with rota, payroll, audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety and hygiene standards.
• Conduct daily servery and kitchen inspections.
• Manage stock levels, orders, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Communication

IT & numeracy

Tools

Aratrade

Opex

Job description

Reach for Remarkable

To be eligible for this role, you must have 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.

Aramark UK is looking to recruit a Kitchen Manager to join our team working at HMP Oakwood, Oaks Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QD.

This is a full-time, permanent position and will be a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

The role will be to lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control. The Kitchen Manager will oversee ordering, stock management, menu planning, compliance, and team performance, while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence.

About Aramark UK

Welcome to your ultimate food service partner, revolutionising the way organisations across the UK dine. With a dynamic team of over 10,000 passionate professionals, we're here to elevate your food experience, wherever you are - be it in Business and Industry, Sports and Entertainment, Education or Defence.

Every single day, we whip up over 265,000 delicious meals, keeping our customers satisfied and energised. Join us on our exciting growth journey!

What's in it for you?

• A salary of £37,700
• Free meals on shift, free parking
• Blue light card
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Kitchen Manager

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene standards.
• Conduct daily servery and kitchen inspections.
• Manage overproduction and food waste effectively.
• Compile and manage weekly food orders using Aratrade.
• Monitor stock levels, portion control, and stock takes.
• Ensure stock sheets align with planograms and are health-checked regularly.
• Audit and monitor food usage and costs.
• Use Aratrade for stock management, invoicing, and GRNIs.
• Use Opex for stock sheets and non-stock item management.
• Ensure accurate documentation and system updates.
• Develop and maintain 4-week menu cycles.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in IT and numeracy, with experience managing rotas, payroll, and operational audits
• Commitment to maintaining and improving exacting standards of food safety and cleanliness

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

Job reference: 671332.