Prison Chef

Aramark Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and Pension

Free gym on site

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Blue light discount

Free meals on duty

On site free parking

Refer a friend scheme

Love2Shop discounts

Job summary

Aramark Ltd is seeking a Chef for HMP Bullingdon, Bicester. The role offers a 4 on 4 off pattern, with 35 hours per week and shifts typically from 7am to 6pm, avoiding late evenings. You’ll lead a team of chefs and supervise inmates in meal preparation and kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in the UK and be able to pass security vetting. The position promises internal opportunities and training within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory skills (2 years minimum).

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals, 3 times a day.
• Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen.
• Work alongside prisoner workforces and assist them in cooking meals and preparing food.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre ordered menu.
• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets.
• Full knowledge of all menu items served.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy.
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here Do you love to create meals that put smiles on faces? Are you a chef that's looking for more flexibility in life, no split shifts or evenings? Fancy a role where you work 4 and are off 4, providing excellent work life balance and also saving you a bit in annual leave days? Here's an exciting opportunity that brings a fresh start to your culinary career. We are currently recruiting a Chef to join our team working at HMP Bullingdon, Bicester OX25 1PZ

Perks of the job

• £14.25 per hour
• Full time - 35 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, rolling shift pattern.
• Shifts ranging between 7am - 6pm - no late evenings!
• Life assurance and Pension contribution
• Free gym on site
• Generous holiday entitlement Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Blue light discount
• Free meals on duty
• On site free parking
• Refer a friend scheme
• Love2Shop discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop!

You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all
sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within! As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided.

What you'll be doing

• Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals, 3 times a day
• Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen
• Work alongside prisoner workforces and assist them in cooking meals and preparing food
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre ordered menu
• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy
• Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms
• Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises
• Undertake relevant training as required

Experience

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• Previous supervisory skills (2 years
  minimum)