Kitchen Manager | High-Volume Food Service Leader

Aramark Ltd; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Blue light card

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Benefits app

Employee discounts

Online GP appointments

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house events

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead operations at HMP Parc, Bridgend, within a high-volume, security-conscious environment. You will oversee food preparation, safety, stock control, and menu planning while driving cost efficiency and client satisfaction.

The role requires UK work eligibility, DBS vetting, and leadership skills to manage a diverse team, schedule rosters, and ensure accurate records and compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in IT and numeracy, with experience managing rotas, payroll and audits.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and able to pass security vetting.
• Ability to pass DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene standards.
• Manage weekly food orders and stock levels.
• Develop and maintain 4-week menu cycles.
• 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.
• Document and update systems.
• Lead and manage kitchen operations to meet client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

Numeracy

Rota management

Payroll

Operational audits

Tools

Aratrade

Opex

GRNIs

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead operations at HMP Parc, Bridgend, within a high-volume, security-conscious environment. You will oversee food preparation, safety, stock control, and menu planning while driving cost efficiency and client satisfaction.

The role requires UK work eligibility, DBS vetting, and leadership skills to manage a diverse team, schedule rosters, and ensure accurate records and compliance with food safety standards.