Sous Chef

Aramark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Sous Chef to work at HMP Birmingham. This full-time role involves supervising enhanced inmates and managing kitchen operations, focusing on meal preparation and cleanliness. Applicants must have a culinary qualification, supervisory experience, and the legal right to work in the UK. Join a talented team and enjoy a work-life balance with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Parking

Gym access

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Apprenticeship schemes

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.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit.
• Preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu.
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean and tidy, and all stock checks are carried out correctly.
• Filling in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary skills

Team player

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

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To be eligible for this role, you must meet specific sector requirements. These include having lived in the UK continuously for the past five years, possessing the legal right to work in the UK, and being able to pass full security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

This position involves working within a secure prison environment and engaging directly with offenders.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team working at HMP Birmingham, Winson Green B18 4AS.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding to ensure the smooth function of the unit.

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.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:you must have 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.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, including every second weekend. Shift times are 07:30 – 17:15 with an hour's break, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
• The hourly rate is £14.12.
• Free meals when on duty, parking, and gym access.
• Bluelight Discount once probation is passed.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app (Perkbox) - which includes online GP access, 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 prospects 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. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

• Work 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.
• You will 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 carried out 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 will be set up for success if you have:

• 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 supervisory skills.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

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

Job Reference 579785.

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.