Catering Supervisor: Lead in Industrial Kitchen

Ministry of Justice; Arundel; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid working

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a kitchen lead for the prison catering team. You will guide offenders in an industrial kitchen to prepare nutritious meals while maintaining high safety standards and quality control.

You will oversee shifts, support skills development and qualifications, and benefit from Civil Service terms, pension, and apprenticeship opportunities with hybrid working where feasible.

Qualifications

• Level 2 certificate in Food Production within Hospitality and Catering or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 (intermediate level).
• Working towards a relevant Level 3 qualification or holds City and Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook meals in an industrial kitchen.
• Ensure quality, nutritional meals for the prison and its population.
• Support offenders to learn skills and gain qualifications.
• Lead and manage kitchen team and shift operations.

Skills

Health & safety regs

Industrial kitchen exp

Team leadership

English proficiency

Quality service

Communication

Decision making

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Level 2 Food Production cert or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 3

Vocational Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 3)

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a kitchen lead for the prison catering team. You will guide offenders in an industrial kitchen to prepare nutritious meals while maintaining high safety standards and quality control.

You will oversee shifts, support skills development and qualifications, and benefit from Civil Service terms, pension, and apprenticeship opportunities with hybrid working where feasible.