Chef Supervisor

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We

share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We

believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower

your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you

reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity

to discover something new about yourself.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef Supervisor to join our team in

Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced catering

professional to take on a supervisory role within a busy and rewarding

environment, supporting the delivery of large-scale catering services while

leading and developing a team.

Job Description

As a Chef Supervisor, you will play a key role in the delivery of approximately

1,800 breakfast packs, cold lunches, and hot evening meals each day. Working

within a secure environment, you will support food production, supervise

kitchen operations, and help maintain the highest standards of food safety and

service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and service of approximately 1,800

breakfast packs, cold lunches, and hot evening meals each day

• Ensuring lunches are prepared for dispatch at approximately 11:00am

and evening meals at approximately 3:00pm, Supervising the loading and distribution of meals to residential wings

using heated food trolleys

• Completing accurate meal counts and maintaining effective portion

control

• Supervising and working alongside approximately 10 to 12 prisoners

within the kitchen ensuring professional boundaries, security

requirements, and site procedures at all times

• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety,

and cleanliness

• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen operation

• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure an efficient and professional

catering service

What's in it for You?

• £15.00 per hour

• 35 hours per week, 4-day working week

• Free meals whilst on duty

• Free on-site parking

• Uniform provided

• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance

Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings

and weekend treats)

• Blue Light Discount Card upon successful completion of probation

• Company pension contributions

• Life assurance

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Apprenticeship schemes available

• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote

from within

• Be part of a supportive and talented team

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume catering

environment

• Strong food preparation, service, and kitchen supervision skills

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, health

and safety, and portion control

• Ability to lead, support, and motivate a team in a busy and secure

environment

• Clear communication skills and strong organisational ability

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries when supervising prisoners

• Commitment to following all site security procedures

• Flexibility to work a rolling rota, including weekends

• HMPPS Vetting required

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years

• Must have the legal right to work in the 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 an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 adjustments 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.