Prison Catering Caterer — Impactful Civil Service Role

Naija UK Connect; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

Apprenticeship & development

Flexible working options

Season Ticket Advance

Unsocial hours payment

Annual leave & holidays

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Nottingham is seeking a skilled Caterer to join the prison catering team at HMP Whatton. You will oversee offenders in meal preparation within a professional industrial kitchen, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals for the prison population.

The role offers visa sponsorship for overseas applicants, a salary of £34,928–£36,778, Civil Service benefits and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 food production qualification in hospitality/catering.
• Must hold Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Familiar with current health, safety and hygiene regulations for kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee offenders in the preparation and cooking of meals in an industrial kitchen.
• Support offenders to learn new skills and qualifications and reduce reoffending upon release.

Skills

English language

Industrial kitchen

Health & safety knowledge

Adherence to UK food safety

Education

Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Nottingham is seeking a skilled Caterer to join the prison catering team at HMP Whatton. You will oversee offenders in meal preparation within a professional industrial kitchen, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals for the prison population.

The role offers visa sponsorship for overseas applicants, a salary of £34,928–£36,778, Civil Service benefits and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.