Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Food Safety

Aramark; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; 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

Food events

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen operations at HMP Millsike, York. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 0800-1630 with some weekends, and includes overseeing food prep, service, safety and cost control. Salary £39,000 with meals on shift, parking and comprehensive benefits.

You will manage ordering, stock, menu planning, compliance and team performance, while driving client satisfaction and operational excellence in a challenging, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as 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 with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient IT and numeracy, including rota, payroll, and 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 overproduction and food waste effectively.
• Compile and manage weekly food orders using Aratrade.
• Monitor stock levels, portion control and stock taking.
• Ensure stock sheets align with planograms and are health-checked.
• 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.

Skills

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager experience

Leadership/Team management

Organisational skills

Communication with stakeholders

IT & numeracy

Tools

Aratrade

Opex

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen operations at HMP Millsike, York. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 0800-1630 with some weekends, and includes overseeing food prep, service, safety and cost control. Salary £39,000 with meals on shift, parking and comprehensive benefits.

You will manage ordering, stock, menu planning, compliance and team performance, while driving client satisfaction and operational excellence in a challenging, regulated environment.