Lead Chef Supervisor – High-Volume Catering

Aramark; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking two Sous Chefs to lead daily kitchen operations at HMP Parc, Bridgend. You will supervise a team of chefs, manage meal preparation for 1,800 daily outputs, and ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in a secure setting.

The role requires experience in professional or high-volume catering, strong leadership, and a focus on food safety and portion control. Permanent, full-time, 35 hours/week with alternate weekends off.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient day to day operation of the main kitchen as part of a rolling rota.
• Two teams of four work opposite each other, with each team consisting of a Head Chef, two Chef Supervisors and a Chef Kitchen Assistant.
• Supervise the loading and distribution of meals to residential wings using heated food trolleys.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety and cleanliness within a secure environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Team leadership

High-volume catering

Food safety

Tools

Kitchen equipment management

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking two Sous Chefs to lead daily kitchen operations at HMP Parc, Bridgend. You will supervise a team of chefs, manage meal preparation for 1,800 daily outputs, and ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in a secure setting.

The role requires experience in professional or high-volume catering, strong leadership, and a focus on food safety and portion control. Permanent, full-time, 35 hours/week with alternate weekends off.