Chef

Sodexo Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider seeks a Chef for HMP Altcourse to supervise meal production and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety. Candidates should have relevant culinary qualifications and a passion for creating positive impacts in a rehabilitative environment. A competitive salary of £23,914.80 per annum is offered with additional benefits including access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Access to on-site gym facilities

Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications essential.
• Experience in industrial catering preferred.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach prisoners in meal production.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage cleaning procedures and stock rotation.

Skills

Food production knowledge

Hygiene awareness

Leadership

Education

City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 1 and 2

Job description

As a Chef at HMP Altcourse, you'll play a crucial role in supervising and coaching prisoners in the production of over 1200 meals three times a day.

You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen awareness. Your commitment to overseeing cleaning procedures, stock rotation, and adherence to Health & Safety procedures will impact daily kitchen operations and foster a positive, secure environment. You will be working alongside prisoners.

If you have a City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 1 and 2 diploma in food production and cooking, coupled with industrial catering experience, and share our passion for creating positive change, we invite you to join our team. Your contribution will influence the lives of those seeking rehabilitation. Join us in making a meaningful impact and apply now!

Join us at HMP Altcourse and become an integral part of our dynamic catering team! Salary: £23,914.80 per annum. Working hours: 35 hours per week.

The Ideal Candidate: We encourage you to apply if you meet the following criteria:

• You will need City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 1 and 2 in food production and cooking.
• Some industrial catering experience is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour is advantageous.
• Experience in a prison or forces environment is desirable but not necessary.

While the ideal candidate would meet the above criteria, we welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills, as you may still be a great fit!

Why Join Us? At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. Our vision for HMP Altcourse is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfill their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a culture of rehabilitation.

An opportunity too good to miss. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for who you are; you’ll act with purpose and make an impact through your everyday actions. You’ll also receive an excellent benefits package, including access to on-site gym facilities and a Blue Light card. We believe in building a workplace for the future, promoting equality and celebrating diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and can be the best version of themselves.

If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to develop strong relationships, apply now for a career that’s too good to miss.