Industrial Caterer

Sodexo Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and parking

On-site gym access

Subsidised gym membership

BUPA healthcare scheme and life assu​r

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a catering professional for HMP Peterborough to prepare, cook and serve meals, supervise prisoner workers, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will mentor inmates, maintain hygiene, and support rehabilitation through skill development. The role offers 40 hours/week, with shift times across weekdays and weekends, and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised catering qualification in food production and cooking.
• Level 2 Food Safety with good understanding of food hygiene.
• Experience in industrial, large-scale or commercial catering.
• Clear communication and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Professional, organised and resilient with ability to meet deadlines in a secure environment.
• Interest in helping others develop skills and improve employment prospects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals per menus and requirements.
• Supervise and mentor prisoner workers, supporting their training and development.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and security.
• Monitor food quality, stock levels, kitchen standards and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Support prisoner inductions and help individuals work toward relevant qualifications.
• Encourage positive behaviour and work with prison colleagues to support rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in large-scale catering

Organised and resilient

Help others develop skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/2, 7132 or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Put your catering skills to work and help others build a brighter future.

Salary: £35,086.50–£36,121.50 per year, depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7

Shift times: Within 06:00–17:30 Monday to Friday and 07:00–16:30 at weekends

Benefits: Free meals and parking, on-site gym access, subsidised gym membership, BUPA healthcare scheme and life assurance

A catering role with purpose

Looking for a role where your experience can make a difference beyond the kitchen?

HMP Peterborough, where you’ll help prepare and deliver meals for approximately 1,300 prisoners twice a day. Alongside producing nutritious, high-quality food, you’ll supervise and support prisoner workers, helping them build practical catering skills, gain qualifications and improve their future employment prospects.

It’s a busy, hands‑on role that brings together food, teamwork and the opportunity to support positive change.

About HMP Peterborough

HMP Peterborough is the UK’s first purpose‑built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With a focus on rehabilitation and resettlement, it offers education, vocational training and employment opportunities to help people prepare for life after release.

As part of the catering team, you’ll contribute to that work every day, encouraging positive behaviour and helping people develop confidence through learning new skills.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with agreed menus and operational requirements.
• Supervise and mentor prisoner workers, supporting their training and development in the kitchen and staff canteen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and security.
• Monitor food quality, stock levels, kitchen standards and the safe control of tools and equipment.
• Support prisoner inductions and help individuals work towards relevant qualifications.
• Encourage positive behaviour, challenge inappropriate conduct and work closely with prison colleagues to support rehabilitation.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised catering qualification, such as

City & Guilds 706/2, 7132, or an equivalent food production and cooking qualification.

Level 2 Food Safety and a sound understanding of food hygiene.

• Experience in industrial, large‑scale or commercial catering.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work positively with people from different backgrounds.
• A professional, organised and resilient approach, with the ability to meet deadlines in a secure environment.
• An interest in helping others develop skills and improve their employment prospects.

Appointment is subject to Enhanced Level 2 security vetting and an Enhanced DBS check, arranged through the site.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside your salary, you’ll have access to:

• Free meals while on duty and free parking.
• On‑site gym facilities and subsidised gym membership.
• BUPA healthcare scheme and life assurance.
• Discounts at more than 1,900 brands.
• A confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering emotional support and practical advice, including legal and financial guidance.

Please see the attached benefits information for further details.

Be part of something greater

Our three hallmarks —

Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference — guide how we work. Whether you’re supporting a colleague, teaching a new skill or encouraging someone to take their next step, your everyday actions matter.

At Sodexo, you’ll join a team where you can act with purpose, feel valued and thrive in your own way.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. As a

Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role.