Catering Supervisor - Prison Kitchen & Social Impact

Ministry of Justice; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a catering supervisor to lead an industrial kitchen team in a prison setting. You will oversee offenders, prepare and cook nutritious meals, and help them gain skills and qualifications to improve employment prospects after release.

The role is full-time with a 37-hour week, shifts including early mornings, weekends and public holidays, and a 20% unsocial hours uplift. Starting salary is Band 3, with a typical range between £34,928 and £36,778.

Qualifications

• Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent
• Food hygiene certificate at Level 2
• Familiar with Health, safety and hygiene regulations for kitchen work
• Ability to demonstrate competency in an industrial kitchen environment
• Able to speak with confidence in English
• Refresher training in food safety (HACCP) every 3 years

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook quality meals for the prison
• Help offenders develop skills and qualifications to improve employment prospects after release
• Ensure safe, hygienic kitchen operations and compliance with regulations

Skills

English communication

Education

Level 2 food production certificate

Food hygiene Level 2 certificate

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a catering supervisor to lead an industrial kitchen team in a prison setting. You will oversee offenders, prepare and cook nutritious meals, and help them gain skills and qualifications to improve employment prospects after release.

The role is full-time with a 37-hour week, shifts including early mornings, weekends and public holidays, and a 20% unsocial hours uplift. Starting salary is Band 3, with a typical range between £34,928 and £36,778.