Title:  Chef Supervisor (day time hours)

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 Chef Supervisor to join our team at HMP Oakwood, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QD.

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.

What we offer

• £13.98 per hour, Full time – 38.5 hours per week, 3 on 3 off, rolling shift pattern. Shifts ranging between 6:30am – 6:30pm – no late evenings.
• Free meals when on duty, on-site parking, uniform and safety shoes.
• 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 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 Chef Supervisor

• You will be working inside a prison kitchen working alongside 10 to 12 Inmates who have earned the privilege to work in this enhanced security area meaning they are cleared to one of the highest levels on site. This is acquired through good behaviour.
• We have an average of 1700 inmates to feed daily which includes a breakfast pack, cold lunch, and a hot dinner. Food is put out on hot food trollies to the wings and then checked by the team to ensure correct portion control.
• You will be working with a team of chefs; you must be motivational have a positive outlook and have attention to detail.
• Supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen
• Work alongside prisoner workforces and assist them in cooking meals and preparing food.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre ordered menu.
• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Full knowledge of all menu items served.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy.
• 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 legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification or experience.
• Must be over 18.
• Ability to deal with conflict if it arises.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.

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

Job Reference 525298.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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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