Head Chef

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play.

United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

• Great Hours, Big Impact
  
  Location:
  
  HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn John, Bridgend CF35 6AP
  
  Contract:
  
  Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, M Monday to Sunday (alternating weekends off) Salary: £34,816.16 Job  Ready to lead, inspire, and create incredible food
• without sacrificing your work-life balance?

Join Aramark UK as a Head Chef and take charge of a kitchen that makes a real difference.

This is your chance to showcase your culinary skills, lead a talented team, and enjoy family-friendly hours

• all while working for a global leader in hospitality.

Important:
Due to the sector, you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years, hold the legal right to work, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

Work-life balance:
Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, no late nights.

Perks & Benefits:
Free meals on duty, on-site parking, Blue Light Membership, and access to hundreds of discounts via our Employee Benefits app.

Career Growth:
We LOVE to promote from within With training, development programs, and apprenticeships, your culinary journey doesn’t stop here.

Security & Stability:
Join a world-class organisation trusted across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors.

Running the shift in the main kitchen, feeding the population of 1800 plus.

Lead and inspire your kitchen team (and enhanced inmates) to deliver exceptional food every day.

Drive innovation while keeping costs efficient and quality high.

Train, mentor, and develop staff

because great teams make great kitchens.

Ensure compliance with operational standards, manage waste, and maintain top-notch food safety.

Build strong relationships with clients and customers, making every meal memorable.

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.

Experience in a similar environment.

A proactive, can-do attitude and strong leadership skills.

Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years).

Competitive pay and benefits package including life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more).

A supportive, inclusive workplace where your growth matters.

The chance to make a real impact every single day.

Apply now and show us what you’ve got

At Aramark UK, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer and Forces Friendly organisation (ERS Gold Award holder), we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our people throughout their career journey.

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• we’re here to help.

Running the shift in the main kitchen, feeding the population of 1800 plus.

Lead and inspire your kitchen team (and enhanced inmates) to deliver exceptional food every day.

Drive innovation while keeping costs efficient and quality high.

Train, mentor, and develop staff

because great teams make great kitchens.

Ensure compliance with operational standards, manage waste, and maintain top-notch food safety.

Build strong relationships with clients and customers, making every meal memorable.

NVQ Levels 1 & 2 in culinary skills.

Experience in a similar environment.

A proactive, can-do attitude and strong leadership skills.

Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years).

Work-life balance:
Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, no late nights.

Perks & Benefits:
Free meals on duty, on-site parking, Blue Light Membership, and access to hundreds of discounts via our Employee Benefits app.

Career Growth:
We LOVE to promote from within With training, development programs, and apprenticeships, your culinary journey doesn’t stop here.

Security & Stability:
Join a world-class organisation trusted across Defence, Judicial, Education, and private sectors.

Competitive pay and benefits package including life assurance, pension contributions, and generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more).

A supportive, inclusive workplace where your growth matters.

The chance to make a real impact every single day.

Apply now and show us what you’ve got

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