Staff Canteen Supervisor

Aramark; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the UK seeks a Staff Canteen Supervisor for HMP Millsike, York. This full-time position offers a pay rate of £14.25 per hour with a focus on customer service and team management. Candidates must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and be able to undergo security vetting. The role provides excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides a service‑focused environment.
• Assist the Manager with stock control and ordering, staff rotas, and shift patterns.
• Have overall ownership of operational management.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are in place and followed by staff.
• Cash management and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Stock control

Job description

pursue what matters

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.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Staff Canteen Supervisor (family friendly hours) to join our team working at HMP Millsike, York, YO41 1FZ.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, ensuring the team is motivated and provides excellent customer service. You will be training staff, assisting the Manager with managerial tasks alongside all other supervisory duties such as stocktaking.

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 very 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, (Monday to Friday). Shifts are 07:30 to 15:30, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
• Pay rate £14.25/hour.
• 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.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, hundreds 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 perks.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Staff Canteen Supervisor:

• Ensure the team is motivated and provides a service‑focused environment.
• Assist the Manager with stock control and ordering, staff rotas, and shift patterns, alongside training and coaching your team.
• Have overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are in place and followed by staff in order to maintain high standards.
• Operating the till and cash handling - exploring upselling opportunities and providing excellent customer service.
• Making drinks and serving food.
• Greets customers and provides a welcoming and friendly environment.
• Demonstrates a real understanding of the menu items and can explain it to customers in an enthusiastic manner - is able to train new starters.
• Cash management, giving change, recording orders, cashing up.

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.
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous experience is desirable.

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

Job Reference 603054.

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 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].

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