Lead Chef - High-Volume Catering & Team Leader

Aramark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per hour

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK in Birmingham is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to oversee high-volume catering in a busy environment, delivering approximately 1,800 meals daily and leading a small team. You will supervise kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards, and maintain professional boundaries when working with prisoners.

This role offers 35 hours per week over a four-day pattern, free meals on duty, on-site parking, uniform, pension contributions, life assurance, and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume catering environment.
• Strong food preparation, service, and kitchen supervision skills.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, health and safety, and portion control.
• Ability to lead, support, and motivate a team in a busy and secure environment.
• Clear communication skills and strong organisational ability.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when supervising prisoners.
• Commitment to following all site security procedures.
• Flexibility to work a rolling rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of meals daily.
• Supervise kitchen operations and ensure food safety standards.
• Coordinate meal timing and distribution to residential wings.
• Maintain accurate meal counts and portion control.

Job description

Aramark UK in Birmingham is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to oversee high-volume catering in a busy environment, delivering approximately 1,800 meals daily and leading a small team. You will supervise kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards, and maintain professional boundaries when working with prisoners.

This role offers 35 hours per week over a four-day pattern, free meals on duty, on-site parking, uniform, pension contributions, life assurance, and opportunities for training and