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To be eligible for this role, 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.
Aramark UK is looking to recruit a Kitchen Manager to join our team working at HMP Millsike, York, YO41 1PS.
This is a full-time, permanent position and will be a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 0800 – 1630 (with some weekends).
The role will be to lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control. The Kitchen Manager will oversee ordering, stock management, menu planning, compliance, and team performance, while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence.
The role requires a positive attitude where you will be required to mentor staff and prisoners alike teaching important life skills.
Aramark offers an in-to-work scheme teaching accredited catering skills to inmates giving them an opportunity to start a career in the industry when they leave prison.
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
- Annual salary £39,000
- Free meals on shift, free parking
- Blue light card
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
- Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support, and our Employee Assistance Programme
- FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)
A day in the life of a Kitchen Manager:
Within this role, you will oversee all staff and the prisoner workforce, in the kitchens and stores. From rota’s to manning issues. Managing the 4-week rolling menu, ensuring that all allergens and kcals are correct on the computer ordering system.
Other tasks include but are not limited to:
- Stock Ordering
- Invoicing
- Attending weekly and monthly meetings where needed
- Training staff and prisoners
- Monthly stock take
- Month-end financials
- Menu costings
- Rotas
- Liaising with G4S our client on site
- Assisting General Manager to prepare and pass all audits on site.
The perfect candidate needs to be, enthusiastic and above all else, committed to their work, team and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
- Experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume environment
- Level 2 NVQ or equivalent in Food production
- Level 3 Food Hygiene
- Preferably Level 4 Food hygiene
- Strong experience working within the catering industry
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proficient in IT and numeracy, with experience managing rotas, payroll, and operational audits
- Commitment to maintaining and improving exacting standards of food safety and cleanliness.
If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.
Why 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 and Forces Friendly 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 – View email address on aramarkcareers.com.
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.
Job reference: 674237.
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