Prison Catering Lead — Earn While You Learn

Hmp Channings Wood; Highweek; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Flexible working options

Inclusive working culture

Annual leave

Public holidays

Season ticket advance

Job summary

HM Prison & Probation Service is seeking candidates for a catering role within a professional prison kitchen. You will oversee offenders, plan meals, and ensure nutritional, compliant operations across a 37-hour week Monday to Friday.

The role requires Level 2 Food Production, Level 3 Food Hygiene, and ongoing vocational qualifications. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, leadership, and teamwork within a Civil Service framework.

Qualifications

• Level 2 certificate in Food Production within Hospitality and Catering or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 (intermediate level).
• Working towards a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or already hold formal qualifications in catering e.g. City and Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals in an industrial kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to kitchen staff to maintain standards and teamwork.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Catering operations

Education

Level 2 Food Production (Hospitality & Catering)

Food Hygiene Level 3

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 7061/7062

Job description

HM Prison & Probation Service is seeking candidates for a catering role within a professional prison kitchen. You will oversee offenders, plan meals, and ensure nutritional, compliant operations across a 37-hour week Monday to Friday.

The role requires Level 2 Food Production, Level 3 Food Hygiene, and ongoing vocational qualifications. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, leadership, and teamwork within a Civil Service framework.