Head Chef at HMP Bullingdon
Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Head Chef to join our team working at HMP Bullingdon. You will be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen, cost efficiency and production of menus in line with agreed budgets. Working with kitchen staff and enhanced prisoners.
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.
What we offer:
* This is a full-time position, £16 per hour 38.5 hours per week. Shift between 07:00 and 17:00.
* Free meals on duty, parking on-site.
* Access to Blue Light Membership & Aramark's MyStaffShop - which includes discounts on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
* Company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
* Joining a talented team with fabulous career prospects and opportunities for promotion. We are passionate about developing our people and offer training and development, including apprenticeship schemes.
A day in the life of a Head Chef:
* Training and leading kitchen employees and enhanced inmates to use standard methodology food production techniques and ensure quality in final presentation of food.
* Identifying training needs of staff and carrying out relevant training in new procedures, methods of working, or use of new equipment and cleaning products. Maintaining all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists, and performance data. Being computer literate and capable of multi-tasking.
* Developing innovative solutions in the most financially efficient way possible.
* Maintaining effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships. Aggregating and communicating regional culinary and ingredient trends.
* Empowering the team to deliver excellence in customer service. Investigating concerns and responding to needs relating to the catering service and taking corrective action.
* Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through handling customer-driven menus and labour standards. Understanding end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes and systems, ensuring only authorised suppliers are used.
You will be set up for success if you have:
* NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.
* Clean Enhanced DBS.
* Experience in a similar educational environment.
* A can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and be proactive.
* 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.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 541437.
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 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.
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