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Location: Yarl’s Wood IRC – Clapham
Details:
* Full time – 40 hours per week, 3 on, 3 off – 7am to 7pm
* Free Parking and Free meals included
* Salary: £23,860.00 - £25,000.00 depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Are you passionate about food service and committed to delivering high-quality meals in a professional environment?
Serco is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Centre. Your role will be vital in ensuring residents and staff receive nutritious, well-prepared meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Assist Head Chefs and Chefs in catering services following Home Office & Serco standards.
2. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations.
3. Maintain food safety during delivery, storage, and distribution; manage waste disposal and recycling.
4. Prepare and cook varied and healthy menus, including special diets and religious events.
5. Record and document all relevant paperwork to ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations, HACCP, and company policies.
6. Perform quality checks on serveries before, during, and after mealtimes.
7. Order foodstuffs and consumables as needed, and perform other reasonable duties within capabilities.
8. Provide hospitality services as ordered.
9. Maintain knowledge of Safer Custody, Violence Reduction, Suicide and Self-Harm, and Security responsibilities, attending training as required.
10. Remain compliant with Serco Custodial Security Strategy and local security policies.
11. Complete incident reports, intelligence reports, Use of Force paperwork, and accident reports before leaving duty.
Requirements:
* Full training provided in food safety and HACCP.
* Experience in a high-pressure catering environment with tight deadlines.
Why Join Serco?
* Opportunity to make an impact by delivering essential services.
* Diverse UK-wide operations offering learning and development opportunities.
* Supportive team culture encouraging success.
Benefits:
* Pension scheme (up to 6%)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Contribute to innovation in the immigration sector
* Inclusive and diverse workplace
* Discounts via Serco benefits portal
* Supportive and safe work environment
About Serco
Serco is responsible for delivering vital public services worldwide, including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are committed to innovation and improving public services for all.
Application Process:
Please click the apply button to visit our careers website. Serco is a Disability Confident Employer and promotes diversity and inclusion. For application assistance, contact 0345 010 4000. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and are proud to hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard.
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