Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick IRC

Serco Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is hiring a General Kitchen Assistant at their Crawley facility. The role involves assisting in ensuring health and safety regulations in catering services, preparing meals for detainees, and maintaining food safety. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced catering operations and basic computer skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bank holidays off

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts on cinema and online shopping

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a high-pressured catering operation.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chefs and Chefs in observing Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Ensure food security and safety during delivery, storage, and distribution.
• Prepare varied and healthy menus for detainees.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding risk and conflict management

Education

Food Safety level 2 or 3

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Serco Limited Gatwick IRCs Full time, 38.5 hours Permanent £24,511.64 Per Annum

Overview

Here at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre we have an exciting opportunity for a General Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Head Chefs and Chefs in ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are strictly observed and controlled.
• To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs are maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the establishment. Food waste is disposed of and recycled via approved methods.
• To prepare and cook varied and healthy menus for detainees to include special diets, special day and religious events as directed by the Head Chef.
• To perform random Quality Checks on serveries’ before, during and after mealtimes where required.
• To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder including ordering of all foodstuffs and consumables for all catering services.

Qualifications

The successful post holder must have some basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook applications.

They must have strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication.

It is important that they have good problem‑solving skills.

Understanding risk and conflict management is key within this role.

It is essential they have demonstrable experience of working in a high‑pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Safety level 2 or 3
• Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Awareness of allergen control within catering

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Bank holidays off
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco benefits package including cinema, Merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• An autonomous and supportive culture
• Working in a tight‑knit, friendly team environment

Why Serco

• Meaningful and vital work – The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
• A world of opportunity – 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.
• Great people – You’ll become an integral member of a well‑defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.