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To be eligible for this secure prison environment role, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have lived in the UK continually for the past five years
- Hold the legal right to work in the UK
- Successfully complete full security vetting and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks
This position involves working directly with offenders in a prison catering kitchen while supervising a multi-disciplinary team, including enhanced inmates. Responsibilities will include:
About the Role
Aramark UK are seeking a Chef Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of a secure prison kitchen at HMP Birmingham (Winson Green, B18 4AS).
Successfully appointed candidates will:
- Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and quality standards
- Work closely with enhanced inmates alongside a culinary team
- Maintain stock control, food safety, and workplace standards
- Complete all regulatory paperwork and compliance checks
- Foster a positive working environment and resolve conflict where needed
Benefits and Opportunities
This is a full-time role (35 hrs/week, 4 days on + every second weekend) with the following advantages:
- Flexible hours: 07:30–17:15 (with an hour break) – leaving evenings free
- Starting pay: £14.12/hour (pro-rata)
- On-site perks: Free meals when working, parking & gym access
- Discounts: BlueLightUK discount after probation, plus perks through the Employee Benefits App (GP appointments, supermarket savings, weekend treats etc.)
- Work-life balance: Game-changing schedule for hospitality professionals
- Company benefits: Comprehensive package including:
- Life assurance & pension contributions
- Generous holiday entitlement (with optional extras)
- Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Champions
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Key Responsibilities
A typical day includes:
- Supervising inmate chefs in meal preparation, following a fixed menu
- Ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant meals 3x daily
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, hygiene standards, and stock control
- Filling in all mandatory risk assessments, training logs, and operational docs
- Team collaboration with professional chefs and offenders
- Conflict resolution in a secure environment
Person Specification
You’ll thrive here if you tick the following boxes:
✅ Experience & Skills
- Supervisory experience (preferably within catering)
- Minimum relevant culinary qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Food, Kitchens, or Hospitality)
- Experience managing large-scale kitchen environments
- Ability to work in a secure setting with enhanced inmates
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✅ Eligibility
- UK residential, right to work, and DBS clearance
- Strong personality fit for high-security operational roles
Qualities of a Great Chef Supervisor
- High comfort level working with offenders under supervision
- Exceptional teamwork and conflict management
- Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented
- Passionate about culinary standards despite operational pressure
**Why Aramark UK?
- Part of a world-leading contract catering brand, delivering Defence/Judicial sector solutions
- Career growth: Ongoing training, apprenticeships & internal promotion opportunities
- Inclusive workplace: Disability Confident employer, Forces Friendly recipient
- Supporting employees: Reasonable accommodations at every stage
How to Apply
If this role aligns with your career aspirations, apply now. Show how your expertise in secure operations, culinary leadership, and team supervision will elevate our prison catering service.
All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Job Reference: 637628
Note to Aramark UK employees: Existing staff must notify their line manager before submitting their application.
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