Relief Chef Supervisor - family friendly hours

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Chef Supervisor to join their dynamic team in York. This full-time role offers family-friendly hours and the opportunity to work in a variety of kitchens, including prison kitchens. The ideal candidate will have chef experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage food preparation for up to 2000 prisoners. With a focus on work-life balance, this position provides competitive pay, travel reimbursement, and a range of benefits including life assurance and generous holiday entitlement. Join a supportive team where your culinary skills can thrive!

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Uniform provided

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts through MyStaffShop

Apprenticeship schemes

Incentive bonus

Sick leave after 12 months

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on food quality.
• Ability to work with a team and manage food preparation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with chefs and assistants in a high-volume kitchen.

Skills

Chef experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

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Relief Chef Supervisor - family friendly hours, York

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Client:

Aramark

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Reach the Remarkable

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Relief Chef Supervisor to join our team covering sites from North Yorkshire down to the Midlands. Ideally you will be York-based and willing to travel, as there will be some overnight stays.

The successful candidate will be working in prison kitchens and will work alongside prisoners to support them in the production and cooking of food for up to 2000 prisoners. The Relief Chef will be responsible for preparing basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu. You will be collaborating with a team of Chefs; you will be motivational and have a positive outlook and excellent attention to detail.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks to be eligible for this role.

You MUST be flexible and have your own reliable transportation with business insurance.

What do we offer:

• Full time position, £15/hour, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (no late evenings).
• Travel time as well as mileage paid.
• Incentive bonus of one full week pay after 6 months (to be paid back if you leave within 12 months)
• 10 days sick after 12 months employment
• This is a full-time permanent role, no rota system as it is to cover holiday and sickness and varying sites.
• Free parking, free meals on duty and uniform provided.
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• Because are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Relief Chef Supervisor:

• Working in a large kitchen or multiple kitchens with a team of Chefs and Assistants.
• Ensuring tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu.
• Maintaining integrity of the standard Aramark food offer, responsible for always maintaining food quality and integrity of items.
• Accountability for stock flow and rotation of product within the unit.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Chef experience.
• Your own reliable transportation with business insurance.
• Lived in the UK for 5+ years with a valid right to work and be able to pass security vetting.
• Flexibility as a team player who does not mind travelling and overnight stays, if required.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 552202.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [emailprotected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.