Catering Team Lead in Industrial Kitchen

Ministry of Justice; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Officer to manage meal preparation in a prison setting. You will oversee offenders, assisting them in developing skills while providing quality nutritional meals. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 certificate in food production, a food hygiene certificate, and be familiar with kitchen health protocols. A 37-hour work week is expected, with shifts outside of regular hours and additional unsocial hours payments. A rewarding opportunity to make an impact in rehabilitation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and Civil Service benefits

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 food production qualification or equivalent.
• Food hygiene certificate at Level 2 is required.
• Must be familiar with health and safety regulations for kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offenders in preparing and cooking meals for the prison.
• Assist offenders in developing new skills and qualifications.
• Work in a professional industrial kitchen environment.

Skills

Familiarity with health, safety, and hygiene regulations

Demonstrated competency in an industrial kitchen environment

Confidence in spoken English

Education

Level 2 certificate in food production or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate at Level 2

Job description

A public sector organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Officer to manage meal preparation in a prison setting. You will oversee offenders, assisting them in developing skills while providing quality nutritional meals. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 certificate in food production, a food hygiene certificate, and be familiar with kitchen health protocols. A 37-hour work week is expected, with shifts outside of regular hours and additional unsocial hours payments. A rewarding opportunity to make an impact in rehabilitation.