Sous-Chef

Aramark Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Blue Light Membership and Employee App

Life assurance

Pension

Generous holidays

Career development

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Aramark Ltd. is seeking a Sous Chef to manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen at HMP Bullingdon. You will supervise enhanced inmates, assist in the kitchen unit, and ensure meals are prepared to a pre-ordered menu while maintaining cleanliness and proper stock checks.

The role requires supervisory experience, a relevant culinary qualification, and the ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks. The position pays £15.30/hour and includes benefits such as free meals on shift and parking.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Experience in large-scale kitchen operations.
• Culinary qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Supervise and assist enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Prepare basic quality meals according to a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and accurate stock checks.
• Complete relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and handle conflicts when needed.
• Undertake relevant training as required.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

We're hiring a Sous Chef to join our committed team at HMP Bullingdon. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding the smooth function of the unit.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day.
• You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all stock checks are conducted correctly.
• 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.

You must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What we're looking for:

• Previous supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

£15.30/hour

Why join us?

• Free meals on shift + free parking.
• Access to Blue Light Membership and our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more).
• Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option).
• Career development, training & apprenticeships.
• Internal promotion opportunities - we love to grow our own!