Due to sector requirements, applicants must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years, have the legal right to work, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
Location: HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP
Pay: £14.66 per hour
Contract type: Permanent, full‑time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (with alternate weekends off)
Shift times: Between 7am and 6pm – great work‑life balance
Role: Sous Chef – responsible for leading kitchen operations, supervising chefs and inmates, and ensuring the unit runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.
Benefits
* Uniform provided, free meals on duty and free on‑site parking.
* Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats).
* Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more).
* Career development – promotion from within, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Supervising and supporting chefs and inmates to deliver meals three times a day.
* Preparing and serving quality food within a pre‑ordered menu structure.
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance.
* Completing relevant paperwork and due diligence accurately.
* Supporting a positive kitchen culture and confidently managing challenges when they arise.
* Completing any required training to support the role.
Qualifications
* UK residency for the past 5 years with legal right to work.
* Ability to pass full DBS and security vetting.
* Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience.
* Relevant culinary qualification.
* Effective communication skills and a calm, professional approach.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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