Title:  Relief Chef

Aramark UK is recruiting for a Birmingham-based Relief Chef Supervisor to work in three judicial contracts within the Midlands. The successful applicant will be based at a Birmingham prison and will be expected to travel to Rugby and Wolverhampton when required. There will also be a degree of travel to our other sites across the UK so we are looking someone who is comfortable with UK-wide travel.

The individual must have a good level of supervision and will be working with both civilian and prisoner catering staff.

The role is permanent and is 40 hours per week, 5 over 7. The earliest start would be 6.30am and the latest finish would be 6.45pm.   

This role requires a full vetting check prior to starting, including an Enhanced DBS.

If you have excellent life skills and strong communications skills and would like to supervise prisoners and pass on your culinary experience, we would love to hear from you!

About Aramark UK

Welcome to your ultimate food service partner, revolutionising the way organisations across the UK dine. With a dynamic team of over 10,000 passionate professionals, we’re here to elevate your food experience, wherever you are - be it in Business and Industry, Sports and Entertainment, Education or Defence.

Every single day, we whip up over 265,000 delicious meals, keeping our customers satisfied and energised. Join us on our exciting growth journey!

What’s in it for you

• Salary of £33,900
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Blue light card
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Relief Chef:

• Effective and efficient food production in line with recipe sheets
• Full knowledge of all menu items served
• Management of production to ensure minimal wastage
• Maintenance of food levels throughout all service periods
• Maintenance of food quality and brand standards
• Ensuring the maintenance of high hygiene and health and safety standards in line with Aramark requirements and identify any anomalies and incidents
• Capturing and recording all volumes consumed and overproduction
• Assisting in the compilation of all shift opening and closing checklists
• Discussing ideas or improvements with line manager
• Act as a trainer/ coach for new team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks
• Undertake relevant training as required
• In addition to the above, Chefs may occasionally be required to undertake ad hoc back of house and front of house duties in line with business requirements

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

Required:

• NVQ Level 2 Culinary or equivalent
• Food hygiene certificate – Level 2
• Previous experience in a food production role within catering or retail
• Good level of spoken English
• Full UK, clean driving licence & access to own vehicle

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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 

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

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.