Catering Assistant

Serco Group Plc; London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team at Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre. The role involves delivering safe, nutritious meals to residents while ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met. Qualified candidates should have catering experience, food safety certification, and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,769 per annum along with various employee benefits including onsite training and free meals.

Benefits

Pension up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributions to public services innovation

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Discounts for major high street brands

Free onsite parking

Free staff meals

Uniform provided

Comprehensive onsite training

Overtime paid at time and a half

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or kitchen setting.
• Food Safety Level 2 or 3 or willingness to gain it.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen procedures.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in preparing varied menus.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Safely manage food storage, delivery, and waste disposal.
• Record food production in line with audit standards.
• Participate in quality checks and hospitality services.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Join Serco at Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where your kitchen experience can have real purpose. We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals with catering experience who are ready to work in a structured, professional environment. You will be delivering safe, nutritious meals to residents in line with Home Office and Serco standards.

The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters and contribute to essential services that touch people’s lives. You’ll be part of a diverse UK-wide operation that offers opportunities to learn and develop, broadening your experience and applying your skills in new ways. We are a motivated team who will encourage you and support you to succeed within a safe culture.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in preparing varied menus, including special diets and cultural 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
• Work in a structured, professional environment to deliver safe, nutritious meals to residents

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)
• Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Location & Salary

Location: Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre
Salary: £25,769 per annum
Shift Pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off | 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Driving licence required due to site location

What We Offer

• Pension up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff meals every shift
• Uniform provided
• Comprehensive onsite training
• Overtime paid at time and a half