Kitchen Assistant – Join for a role at Serco
Position Overview: Join Serco at Yarl’s Wood, where your kitchen experience can have real purpose – helping to provide dignity, care and stability through nutritious meals to people in a challenging time of their lives.
Location
Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, Twinwoods Business Park, Thurleigh Rd, Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1FD
Salary
£25,769 per annum
Shift Pattern
3 days on / 3 days off – 12‑hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Working Environment
Busy, high‑energy kitchen within a secure facility. Ideal if you thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen.
Responsibilities
* Support chefs in preparing varied menus, including special diets and culturally appropriate meals.
* Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed.
* Safely manage food storage, delivery and waste disposal.
* Record food production in line with HACCP, allergen controls and audit standards.
* Participate in quality checks and hospitality services.
* Understand and support safety, safeguarding and security procedures.
Qualifications
* Experience in a catering or kitchen setting (fast‑paced food service environment).
* Food Safety Level 2 or 3 (or willingness to gain this).
* Knowledge of HACCP and allergen procedures.
* Good teamwork, communication and basic computer skills.
* Full UK driving licence (essential due to location).
Benefits
* Free onsite parking.
* Free staff meals every shift.
* Uniform provided.
* Comprehensive onsite training.
* Overtime paid at time and a half.
About Yarl’s Wood IRC
Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre has been managed by Serco since 2007. It is a secure facility where women without legal immigration status are held awaiting deportation or a decision on their case. The centre focuses on ensuring a safe, supportive and respectful environment for these women during a difficult time.
About Serco
Serco is a fast‑growing company that serves governments worldwide. Our work spans Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport and Citizen Services. We are committed to delivering and improving public services for everyone, guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride.
Diversity & Inclusion
Serco is a Disability Confident Leader and offers fair access to employment for people with unspent criminal convictions. We provide flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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