Industrial Caterer / Chef HMP Peterbourgh

Sodexo Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international service provider is seeking an Industrial Caterer to join the Catering team at HMP Peterborough. This rewarding role involves supporting prisoners to gain catering qualifications while ensuring high-quality food service for up to 1,300 individuals. As part of Sodexo’s commitment to rehabilitation and quality service, the ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in food production and a strong interest in offender resettlement. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Discounts with over 1,900 brands

Gym discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include City & Guilds in food production.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in an industrial catering environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with prisoners to support their training.
• Assist in meal preparation for 1,300 prisoners twice daily.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in rehabilitation of offenders

Experience in high-volume catering

Education

City & Guilds 706/2 or 7132/06–07

Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Job description

Join Sodexo at HMP Peterborough and be part of something greater

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to act with purpose and thrive in their own way. We are currently recruiting an Industrial Caterer to join our Catering team at HMP Peterborough, a modern dual-category prison housing both male and female prisoners.

This is a rewarding and varied role where catering excellence meets rehabilitation. You will play a key part in delivering a safe, high-quality food service while supporting prisoners to develop essential catering skills, gain recognised qualifications, and improve their employability on release.

For more information about working with Sodexo, please visit Sodexo Careers.

Main Responsibilities

• Build positive working relationships with prisoners, supporting them to achieve NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Catering and develop employability skills.

• Support the induction, supervision, and ongoing development of prisoner workers in the main kitchen and staff canteen.

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals for up to 1,300 prisoners twice daily, in line with Sodexo policies and menu cycles.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, security procedures, paperwork requirements, and tool control processes.

• Monitor quality and standards of work produced by prisoners, challenging negative behaviour and reporting concerns as required.

• Work collaboratively with the Catering Supervisor and management team to meet operational targets and departmental objectives.

Please see the attached job description for further details regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• City & Guilds 706/2 or 7132/06–07, or equivalent qualification in food production and cooking.

• Food Safety Level 2 qualification.

• Experience working in an industrial or high-volume catering environment.

• A genuine interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable

• Experience working within a custodial, institutional, or secure environment.

• Experience supporting or training others in a catering setting.

Package Description

• £31,000 – £33,900 per annum

• 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern

• 12-hour shifts

• Sodexo benefits package

Why Join Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll be part of a team that values you for who you are, supports you to act with purpose, and enables you to make a real impact every day.

We offer 20+ Sodexo benefits, including:

• Sodexo Retirement Plan

• Discounts with over 1,900 brands

• Gym discounts to support a healthy lifestyle

• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering emotional, legal, and financial support

Further details on our benefits can be found in the attached document.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. As a global leader in Quality of Life services, we operate in 55 countries and serve over 100 million consumers every day.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.