Catering Assistant

5 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre
MK44 2FQ
40 hours per week
Salary £18,553 - £21,264.20 + Company Benefits
7am till 7pm, 3 Days on 3 Days off (regular weekends off). This is a fantastic work-life balance for a catering professional.

Here at Serco we have an opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join the Catering team at Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre. You will assist the Head Chefs and Chefs in the delivery of catering services to the establishment by preparing and cooking varied and healthy menus for detainees and demonstrate commitment to working as part of the Yarl’s Wood IRC Team in support of the Centre Vision and delivery of the Contract.

You will ensure all Health and Safety; Food Hygiene Regulations and Company Policies are adhered to and perform Quality Checks on serveries. You will also provide hospitality requirements when requested.

You will need to possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills along with good oral and written skills in order to fulfil this position and act as a positive role model to all residents, treating all with respect and decency.

What you need to do the role

You must have been resident in the UK continually for the last 5 years without any gaps and due to the nature of this role there is a requirement for a DBS check, security clearance, and/or other role specific pre-employment checks.

You will need experience of working in a high-pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.

No experience necessary as full training is provided

Why Serco

**Meaningful and vital work**: Yarls Wood IRC is focused on decency and respect in all aspects of care for residents, which is delivered at a critical time in their lives.

**Great people**: As well as care for residents we also care for and support one another. We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed.

What we offer

Free Parking
Free Staff Meals
Free Uniform
Pension - 6%
Bike4Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Serco Benefits package

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About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Apply

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.


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