Chef

Serco Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corrections services provider is seeking a Chef to join the catering team at HMP Doncaster in South Yorkshire. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of £26,497.80 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will prepare healthy menus and ensure compliance with food safety standards while working closely with a team in a secure environment. This role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact during the rehabilitation process of prisoners.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts for cinema, shopping, and memberships

Sharesave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for additional qualifications

Free on-site parking

Use of on-site gym

Free staff meals

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal & communication skills needed.
• Experience in large catering operations or custodial environments.
• Physically capable of working long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the menu & supervise prisoners.
• Maintain safety of all foodstuffs and equipment.
• Document relevant paperwork for food hygiene regulations.
• Perform quality checks on service points.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ

Job description

Overview

Serco Limited
Serco: HMP Doncaster
Permanent / Full Time
£26,497.80 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We are looking for a Chef to join our catering team at HMP Doncaster - a category B local resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire, housing a male population of up to 1145 individuals, approximately 200 of whom are young offenders aged 18-20.

This exciting opportunity is well suited to an experienced Chef who is looking for a role with no split shifts and enjoys working as part of a committed team. You will assist the Catering Manager in the delivery of catering services to the establishment and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations, legislation and guidelines. You will prepare varied and healthy menus for residents to include special diets, special events and religious events, whilst also keeping abreast of trends and developments in the catering industry such as menus and consumer tastes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to the menu & supervising prisoners, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
• Ensuring the security and food safety of all foodstuffs, equipment and infrastructure is maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the kitchen area.
• Recording and documenting all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, HACCP and company policies.
• Performing random quality checks on service points before, during and after mealtimes.

What you’ll need to do the role

To carry out this role successfully, you must have good interpersonal & communication skills as well as the ability to think quickly and react to different situations. You will have good, working experience in catering within a large operation or a similar custodial environment and be physically capable of working long shifts. It is desirable that you have the following or willing to complete required training:

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ or similar in Food preparation and Production

If you enjoy engaging with people and have strong interpersonal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a people-centred environment, ensuring a positive experience as part of the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Why Serco

• A place you can make an impact
• The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
• A place you can count on
• Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• A place for you
• We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco Benefits package – discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment, online shopping, mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
• Serco Sharesave
• where empliyees can own part of the company and invest in their future.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
• Free on site parking
• Use of on site gym
• Free staff meals