Lead Head Chef - Day Shifts, Large-Scale Kitchen

Aramark; Bridgend; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Blue Light Membership

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef at HMP Parc, Bridgend, to lead a main kitchen serving 1800+ meals. The role offers 40 hours per week across 4 days with alternating weekends off and a 07:00–17:00 shift, no evenings. You will manage a kitchen team, drive cost-efficient, high-quality food, and mentor staff in a secure environment.

The position requires Level 3 cookery and food safety qualifications, prison clearance, and UK residency. Attractive benefits accompany the permanent, full-time role.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised professional cookery qualification at Level 3 or equivalent.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a busy catering environment.
• Experience managing food costs, stock control, waste and labour.
• Experience supervising, developing and allocating work to a team.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required prison security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Running the shift in the main kitchen, feeding the population of 1800 plus.
• Lead and inspire your kitchen team (and enhanced inmates) to deliver exceptional food every day.
• Drive innovation while keeping costs efficient and quality high.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff - because great teams make great kitchens.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, manage waste, and maintain top-notch food safety.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers, making every meal memorable.

Ausbildung

Level 3 Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety

Jobbeschreibung

Aramark UK is seeking a Head Chef at HMP Parc, Bridgend, to lead a main kitchen serving 1800+ meals. The role offers 40 hours per week across 4 days with alternating weekends off and a 07:00–17:00 shift, no evenings. You will manage a kitchen team, drive cost-efficient, high-quality food, and mentor staff in a secure environment.

The position requires Level 3 cookery and food safety qualifications, prison clearance, and UK residency. Attractive benefits accompany the permanent, full-time role.