Title: Sous Chef
Bicester, OXF, GB, OX25 1PZ
Join Our Culinary Team – Sous Chef Wanted!
Location: HMP Bullingdon, Patrick Haugh Road, Bicester, OX25 1PZ
Salary: £26,936.89
Hours: 35 hours/week
Shifts: Rota: 4 days on, 4 days off, Hours 7am to 5pm
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.
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 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.
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.
Perks & Benefits:
- 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!
About Aramark
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 and Forces Friendly 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 – careers@aramark.co.uk
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.
Job reference: 642621.