Kitchen Assistant - Gatwick IRC

Serco Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bank holidays off

Up to 6% contributory pension

Serco benefits package

Autonomous culture

Tight knit team

Job summary

Serco Limited’s Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre invites a General Kitchen Assistant to join the Catering team. You will support chefs, prepare diverse menus, and ensure food safety and quality across service periods.

The role requires basic IT skills and strong communication, with experience in fast-paced catering and adherence to health standards. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Good problem-solving skills and risk management understanding.
• Experience in high-pressure catering operations and tight deadlines.
• Food Safety level 2 or 3 (preferred).
• Awareness of HACCP.
• Awareness of allergen control in catering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing catering services in line with regulations and guidelines.
• Support Head Chefs and Chefs to enable catering operations.
• Prepare and cook varied, healthy menus for detainees incl. special diets.
• Perform random quality checks on serveries before, during and after meals.
• Order all foodstuffs and consumables for all catering services.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Allergen control

Education

Food Safety level 2 or 3

HACCP awareness

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Gatwick IRCs

Full time, 38.5 hours

Permanent

£24,511.64Per Annum

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

As a Kitchen assistant you will provide and carry out catering services, in accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines.

To enable the catering operation to provide all services by supporting the Head Chefs and Chefs.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role includes:

• To assist the above 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.

What you need to do the job:

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 demonstratable experience of working in a high-pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications, however, all training will be given:

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

What we offer

• 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.