Overview
Job descriptionThis is not your average catering. It is a great chance to put your catering qualifications and skills into practice and make an impact far beyond the kitchen.As part of the prison's catering team, you'll be working in a professional industrial kitchen environment, with a good salary, pension and Civil Service benefits including apprenticeship opportunities 'earn while you learn'. Unlike traditional restaurant jobs, you won't have to work late into the evening.
Responsibilities
* You'll oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison.
* Plus, you'll play your part in helping them turn their lives around - supporting them to learn new skills and work towards gaining qualifications to increase their chances of employment and reduce their likelihood of reoffending when they leave prison.
Hours and Salary
Salary minimum £33,275
Salary maximum £33,275
You will work a 37 hour week Monday to Friday, core day hours only.
Qualifications and Experience
* Successful applicants need to be 18 at the point they take up post as an exception under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
* Access to Apprenticeship qualifications are now available to Catering staff as part of their personal development
* Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid
* Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent
* Food hygiene certificate at Level 2
* Food hygiene certificate Level 3 (intermediate level)
* Working towards a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or already hold formal qualifications in catering e.g. City and Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 3
* Familiar with all current health, safety and hygiene related regulations for working in a kitchen
* Able to demonstrate competency within an industrial kitchen environment
* Able to demonstrate team leadership experience
* Please note refresher training in food safety (HACCP) should be completed at three year intervals
* An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English (or Welsh where specified)
Benefits and Work Arrangements
* Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows (UK-based roles only; arrangements discussed and agreed with successful candidates)
* Opportunity to be appointed to a MoJ office location (nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office)
* HMPPS Flexible Working policy; part-time, flexible and job-sharing options considered
* Annual Leave and public/holiday entitlements; pension options; season ticket loan after two months
* Training and development opportunities, including Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti-Bullying programmes
Eligibility and Security
* All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
* Internal candidates may have different probation requirements
* Disability Confident employer; interview adjustments available; you can request assistance during recruitment
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service standards of behaviour apply. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If the recruitment process breaches the principles you can raise a formal complaint via Transformative Business Services, the MoJ Resourcing team, or the Civil Service Commission.
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