Cook - HMP Dovegate

Serco Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced Chef to join its catering team at HMP Dovegate, where you will prepare healthy menus and ensure food safety. The candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and qualifications in food preparation and safety. This full-time role offers no split shifts and competitive benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Free staff meals

Use of on-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in catering within a large operation or custodial environment.
• Physically capable of working long shifts.
• Desirable qualifications in food safety and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to the menu & supervise prisoners.
• Ensure security and food safety of all foodstuffs.
• Document all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations.
• Perform random quality checks on service points.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food preparation experience

Education

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

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Allergen Control Level 2

Job description

Serco Limited

Serco
- HMP DovegatePermanent / Full Time
£30,051 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We're recruiting for a Chef to join our catering team at HMP Dovegate
- a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire where we care for up to 1160 male adult prisoners over the age of 21 serving a range of sentences including trial, remand, those awaiting sentence and convicted men serving long and short term sentences
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.

Other key activities will include:


- 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
- Food Safety
- Level 3
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Level 3
- Awareness of Allergen Control within Catering – Level 2


Typically, you will work 4 days per week 6:30 – 17:30pm and 1 weekend per month on a rotational basis.

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
- Blue light discounts