Lead Chef Supervisor — Fast-Paced Kitchen Leadership

Aramark Ltd; Onley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Benefits app

Company pension

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Training opportunities

Apprenticeship schemes

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join the kitchen team at HMP Rye Hill (CV23 8SZ). You will lead daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service while managing a team in a demanding catering environment.

The role is 37 hours per week, 3 days on, 3 days off. A strong background in culinary supervision, food hygiene, and staff development is essential, along with the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a chef or supervisory culinary role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate others.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• DBS check required.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the kitchen team during daily operations.
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and service of meals.
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Supporting stock control, stock rotation, and ordering procedures.
• Completing kitchen records, paperwork, and due diligence checks.
• Training and supporting team members as required.
• Assisting with the smooth running of kitchen shifts and service periods.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and professional catering service.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Organisation

Team motivation

Adaptability

DBS check

UK right to work

Fast-paced work

Job description

Aramark Ltd is recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join the kitchen team at HMP Rye Hill (CV23 8SZ). You will lead daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service while managing a team in a demanding catering environment.

The role is 37 hours per week, 3 days on, 3 days off. A strong background in culinary supervision, food hygiene, and staff development is essential, along with the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.