Prison Catering: Caterer - HMYOI Wetherby (Ref: 6021)

HM Prison and Probation Service; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HM Prison and Probation Service as a Caterer at HMYOI Wetherby. This unique role involves overseeing offenders in a professional kitchen, providing nutritious meals, and aiding their reintegration into society. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Civil Service pension scheme

Annual leave and public holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Competency in an industrial kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offenders in preparing nutritious meals.
• Support skill development and qualification attainment.

Skills

Food hygiene

Communication

Education

Level 2 certificate in food production

Food hygiene certificate at Level 2

Job description

Prison Catering: Caterer - HMYOI Wetherby (Ref: 6021)

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Job Details

This position is based at HMYOI Wetherby, LS22 5ED.

Job Summary

Please refer to the detailed Job Description.

Job Description

This is a unique catering role offering the opportunity to apply your qualifications in a meaningful environment. You will work in a professional industrial kitchen, overseeing offenders in preparing nutritious meals, while supporting their skill development and qualification attainment to aid their reintegration into society.

Hours and Salary

You will work 37 hours per week, with shift patterns including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. An unsocial hours allowance of 20% is payable for these hours.

The salary range is Band 3, from £32,448 to £34,166 including the unsocial hours allowance. Part-time and job share options may be available.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent
• Food hygiene certificate at Level 2

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of current health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Competency in an industrial kitchen environment
• Proficiency in English

Refresher training in food safety (HACCP) is required every three years.

Application Tips

Applicants should provide an anonymized CV and answer questions related to their experience and behaviors such as developing self and others, managing a quality service, communicating effectively, making decisions, and working collaboratively.

Behaviours

• Developing self and others
• Managing a quality service
• Communicating and influencing
• Making effective decisions
• Working together

Additional Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Civil Service pension scheme
• Annual leave and public holidays

Recruitment Process

Assessment will include Behaviours, Strengths, Experience, and Technical skills, using Success Profiles.

Security & Eligibility

Successful candidates will undergo background checks and must meet nationality requirements as specified.

Contact & Further Information

For inquiries, contact SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team at [e-mail] or call 0345 241 5358. More details available at https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ.