Prison Catering ROLE: Caterer – HMP UK

Employer: HM Prison & Probation Service
Application Deadline: 11:55 pm on Friday, 21st February 2025
Location: HM Prison Pentonville, London, N7 8TT
Salary: £39,170 – £41,244 (includes Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution)
Job Grade: Administrative Officer (HMPPS Band 3)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of Positions Available: 1

Job Summary

This is not a typical catering role. It is an opportunity to apply your culinary skills in a professional, industrial kitchen while making a significant impact beyond the kitchen. The role involves overseeing offenders in the preparation and cooking of quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison. In addition to cooking, you will support offenders in learning new skills and working toward qualifications to improve their employment prospects and reduce reoffending.

Job Description

• Work within an industrial kitchen environment, benefiting from a stable salary, pension, and Civil Service benefits.
• Participate in apprenticeship opportunities to earn while you learn.
• Oversee the preparation and cooking of meals while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
• Help offenders develop skills and gain qualifications in food production.
• Work shifts that include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Salary and Working Hours

• Basic Workweek: 37 hours
• Shift Patterns: Includes hours outside 7 am – 7 pm Monday to Friday, plus weekends and public holidays.
• Additional Pay: 20% unsocial hours allowance
• Salary Including Unsocial Hours Allowance:
• Minimum: £37,973
• Maximum: £39,983
• Part-time and job share arrangements may be considered based on business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Production within Hospitality and Catering (or equivalent).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Vocational Qualification at Level 3 (or willingness to obtain this within an agreed timeframe).
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations in a kitchen setting.
• Experience in an industrial kitchen environment.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Note: Food safety (HACCP) refresher training should be completed every three years.

Selection Process and Application Tips

• Submit an anonymized CV and answer experience-based questions.
• Respond to ‘behavioural’ questions assessing job-related skills.
• Candidates will be evaluated on the following behaviours:
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Developing Self and Others
• Work experience and technical skills will be assessed during selection.

Benefits

• Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to learning and development programs.
• Flexible working options.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Annual leave and public holidays.
• Season ticket advance.

For more details about the recruitment process and benefits, visit: MOJ Recruitment Page.

Security and Nationality Requirements

• Successful candidates must pass a criminal record check.
• Applicants must meet Civil Service nationality requirements, including UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, and certain Commonwealth and EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities and running a Disability Confident Scheme.

Application and Contact Information

Job Contact:

• Name: SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
• Phone: 0345 241 5358

Recruitment Team Contact:

• Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

For complaints regarding recruitment practices, refer to the Civil Service Commission.

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