Relief Chef

Aramark; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Relief Chef to join their culinary team at HMP Five Wells, with a focus on collaboration and mentorship within a unique environment. Successful candidates will bring previous cheffing experience and must demonstrate flexibility and legal eligibility to work in the UK. Enjoy full-time hours, free evenings, and comprehensive benefits including meals, training opportunities, and employee support programs.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to prepare and cook meals.
• Mentor and supervise enhanced inmates with food preparation.
• Follow recipes and maintain accurate kitchen records.

Skills

Previous cheffing experience

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team - Relief Chef Wanted!

Location: Covering sites in the South and Midlands
Job Ref: 599967
Pay: £34,562.71
Hours: Permanent/full-time 35 hours per week
Shifts: Between 07:00 and 17:00 - enjoy your free evenings!

We're hiring a Relief Chef to join our passionate team at HMP Five Wells working across our sites in the South and Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career with a world-leading organisation that values work-life balance.

You MUST be flexible and have your own reliable transportation.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Mentor and supervise enhanced inmates with food preparation and cooking meals.
• Follow recipes and maintain accurate kitchen records.
• Assist with stock checks, orders, and deep cleans.

What We're Looking For:

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous cheffing experience
• Flexibility and have your own reliable transportation with business insurance.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app (online GP, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
• Career development, training, and apprenticeships.
• Internal promotion opportunities - we love to grow our own.

About Aramark UK

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We support all applicants and provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We're also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Apply now and show us the value you'll bring!

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Mentor and supervise enhanced inmates with food preparation and cooking meals.
• Follow recipes and maintain accurate kitchen records.
• Assist with stock checks, orders, and deep cleans.

What We're Looking For:

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous cheffing experience
• Flexibility and have your own reliable transportation with business insurance.