Title:  Chef Supervisor (day time hours)

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Birmingham, B18 4AS. This is a role that involves working with and supervising our Prisoner Workforce. 

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates and ensuring the smooth function of the unit.  This role is suited to a Chef with a conscientious and innovative approach who will develop and has the commitment to deliver exceptional service in line with our customers and client demands. This is a customer facing role and requires a proactive individual. 

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 we offer:

• This is a full-time position, £12.96/hour, 35 hours/week, 4 shifts per week and alternate weekends. Shifts range between 7:30am - 5:15pm, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. 
• Free meals on duty, on-site free parking, and free on-site gym access.
• Blue Light discounts. 
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 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 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 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 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.

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

Job Reference 521061.

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 – careers@aramark.co.uk 

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