Sous Chef

Aramark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Gym access

Bluelight Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP access

Pension contributions

Generous holiday

Career growth

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK in Birmingham is hiring a Chef Supervisor to run the kitchen at HMP Birmingham. You will supervise a team including enhanced inmates, manage day-to-day operations, and deliver meals to a set daily menu.

The role requires 5 years UK residency, right to work, and ability to pass DBS checks; supervisory experience and relevant culinary qualification are essential. We offer 35 hours per week over 4 days, with shift times 07:30–17:15 and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for the past five years and have the right to work.
• Able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory experience in a large-scale kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Experience working in a prison or secure environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and supervise enhanced inmates.
• Prepare basic quality foods within a set menu.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and conduct stock checks.
• Fill in relevant paperwork and due diligence forms.
• Be an excellent team player and support training of staff.
• Collaborate with management to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Job Location (Short): Birmingham, BIR, GB

Information at a Glance

Reach for Remarkable

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 Chef Supervisor 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 helping to ensure the smooth functioning 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.

What 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 - 17:15with 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 Discountonce probation is passed.
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includesonline GP access, 100's of discounts, includingsavings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package includinglife assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlementwith the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulouscareer prospectsand 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 offerapprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Chef Supervisor:

• 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 kitchenis 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:

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

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

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 – [e-mail].

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

Job reference: 637328.