Prison Caterer in Rochester with Visa Sponsorship - Ministry of Justice

Naija UK Connect; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Generous annual leave & public holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Apprenticeships

Season Ticket Travel

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is hiring a Caterer for HMP Cookham Wood in Rochester. You will prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals for the prison population and help offenders develop catering skills and qualifications.

We offer a 37-hour week with shift patterns that include weekends and holidays, plus a 20% unsocial hours payment. Salary ranges with Civil Service benefits, a pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering.
• Food hygiene certificate Level 2.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene regulations for working in a kitchen.
• Demonstrated competency within an industrial kitchen environment.
• Ability to speak with confidence in English.
• Visa / Skilled Worker sponsorship available for foreign applicants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for the prison population.
• Oversee and guide offenders to develop catering skills and qualifications.
• Engage in professional development through apprenticeships and Civil Service programmes.

Skills

English language

Education

Level 2 certificate in food production (hospitality & catering)

Food hygiene Level 2

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — Ministry of Justice is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

Are you a skilled caterer looking for a unique opportunity? The Ministry of Justice is hiring a Caterer for HMP Cookham Wood in Rochester, offering a salary of £34,928 - £36,778. This role is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to build a career in the UK, as visa sponsorship is available for foreign applicants. Enjoy a stable career with Civil Service benefits and a work-life balance unlike traditional restaurant jobs.

Job Description

This is far from your typical catering position. As a Caterer at HMP Cookham Wood, you will be integral to a professional industrial kitchen environment, responsible for preparing and cooking quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison population. Your work goes beyond the kitchen, as you'll oversee and guide offenders, helping them develop new catering skills and gain qualifications that will significantly improve their chances of employment and reduce reoffending upon release.

You will work a 37-hour week, with shift patterns that include hours outside of standard Monday-Friday, weekends, and public holidays, for which you will receive a 20% unsocial hours payment. This role provides a stable and impactful career within the Civil Service, complete with a competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for continuous professional development through apprenticeships.

Requirements

• Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent.
• Food hygiene certificate at Level 2.
• Familiarity with all current health, safety, and hygiene regulations for working in a kitchen.
• Demonstrated competency within an industrial kitchen environment.
• Ability to speak with confidence in English.
• Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available, making this open to foreign applicants needing a UK work visa.

Benefits

• Salary of £34,928 - £36,778, inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance.
• Civil Service Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement.
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share.
• Apprenticeship opportunities ('earn while you learn').
• Season Ticket Advance for travel.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is explicitly available for this position, making it open to foreign applicants who require a UK work visa. Non-UK residents are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or visa status, it is always best to contact the Ministry of Justice recruitment team directly for clarification.