12288 - Prison Catering: Caterer - HMP Swinfen Hall

Ministry of Justice; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in England is seeking a Catering Professional to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in an industrial kitchen environment while making a significant impact. You will enjoy a competitive salary, Civil Service benefits, and flexible working hours, with the minimum salary set at £33,746. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications in food production and hygiene, and demonstrate competency in kitchen operations. This role is perfect for those looking to make a difference beyond traditional catering jobs.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Civil Service benefits

Qualifications

• Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent.
• Food hygiene certificate at Level 2.
• Refresher training in food safety (HACCP) needed every three years.

Responsibilities

• Work in a professional industrial kitchen environment.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health regulations.
• Demonstrate cooking skills and safety practices.

Skills

Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations

Competency in an industrial kitchen

Fluent English communication

Education

Level 2 certificate in food production

Food hygiene certificate at Level 2

Job description

This is not your average catering job. 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.

Hours and salary

You will work a 37‑hour week and shift patterns are in place which include hours outside of 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, weekends and public holidays. You will receive a 20% unsocial hours payment in addition to your basic pay, subject to working these hours.

All roles can be open to part‑time and job share arrangements subject to the business need/operational requirement. However, you will still be required to undertake the full range of shifts. As a new recruit, you will start on the minimum salary.

Band 3 salary minimum inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance - £33,746

Band 3 salary maximum inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance - £35,533

Qualifications and experience

Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent. Food hygiene certificate at Level 2.

• 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 speak with confidence in English

Please note refresher training in food safety (HACCP) should be completed at three year intervals.

Tips for applying

You will need to provide an anonymised CV and answer questions which outline your past experience.

You will also need to answer specific ‘behavioural’ questions. We will ask you how you would react in your job.

Behaviours:

• Developing self and others
• Managing a quality service
• Communicating and influencing
• Making effective decisions
• Working together