Aramark
Sous Chef
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To be eligible for this role, you must meet specific sector requirements. These include having lived in the UK continuously for the past five years, possessing the legal right to work in the UK, and being able to pass full security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
This position involves working within a secure prison environment and engaging directly with offenders.
About the Role
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Birmingham, Winson Green B18 4AS.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and helping to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit.
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:
- This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, including every second weekend.
- Shift times are 07:30 – 17:15 with an hour's break, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary.
- The hourly rate is £14.12.
- Free meals when on duty, parking, and gym access.
- Bluelight Discount once probation is passed.
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions.
- You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, 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.
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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.
Requirements:
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- Resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have the 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 637628.
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 are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.
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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