Caterer HMPPS

Caterer - HMPPS (Prison Service)

Location: Hollesley Bay

Salary: Competitive + 17% unsocial hours payment (where applicable)

Hours: 37 hours per week (potential for 39 with additional hours)

Security Clearance Required

Join Our Team as a Skilled Caterer

Are you a skilled caterer looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference? Do you want to use your expertise in a unique and rewarding environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Caterer to join our team at HMPPS. In this role, you will deliver high-quality catering services within a secure establishment, working alongside prisoners to support their rehabilitation through vocational training and daily kitchen duties.

What You'll Be Doing

Preparing and cooking meals, ensuring efficient use of ingredients and catering for specialist diets (religious, medical, etc.).

Supervising and mentoring prisoners working in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety and security protocols.

Managing food orders, stock rotation, and kitchen deliveries.

Serving food and ensuring high standards of hygiene across the facility.

Maintaining security checks, including tool control, food safety records, and prisoner training updates.

Assisting in the selection process for kitchen work placements and providing on-the-job training to prisoners.

Operating in-line with HMPPS security policies, including searches and reporting any security concerns.

What We're Looking For

Experience in an industrial kitchen environment (prison, large-scale catering, healthcare, etc.).

Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Catering (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe).

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Production within Hospitality & Catering (or equivalent)
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (with refresher training required every 3 years)

Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and HACCP principles.

Excellent communication and leadership skills - able to support, train, and motivate a diverse team.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while ensuring quality service.

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference - Play a key role in rehabilitation efforts by equipping prisoners with valuable life skills.

Job Stability & Benefits - Competitive salary, pension scheme, and allowances for unsocial hours.

Career Development - Opportunities for further training and career progression within HMPPS.

Unique Work Environment - Be part of a highly skilled team in a secure and structured workplace.

Additional Information

Security Clearance Required: All candidates must undergo identity and security checks before taking up the role.

Probation Period: 6 months for external candidates (internal candidates subject to probation if not already served).

Inclusivity Statement: All applicants must declare if they are a member of any group or organisation deemed racist by HMPPS.

How to Apply

Interested in this unique and rewarding opportunity? Call 01603615121 or send your CV

Application Deadline: 01/04/25

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