Chef - HMP Doncaster at Serco Plc

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Catering, Food safety, Health & safety, Menu planning, Supervision, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, HACCP, Food preparation, Quality control

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Band 7: Permanent / Full Time We are looking for a Chef to join our catering team at HMP Doncaster - a category B local resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire, housing a male population of up to 1145 individuals, approximately 200 of whom are young offenders aged 18-20. This exciting opportunity is well suited to an experienced Chef who is looking for a role with no split shifts and enjoys working as part of a committed team. You will assist the Catering Manager in the delivery of catering services to the establishment and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations, legislation and guidelines. You will prepare varied and healthy menus for residents to include special diets, special events and religious events, whilst also keeping abreast of trends and developments in the catering industry such as menus and consumer tastes. Other key activities will include: Preparing food according to the menu & supervising prisoners, ensuring a safe and secure working environment. Ensuring the security and food safety of all foodstuffs, equipment and infrastructure is maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the kitchen area. Recording and documenting all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, HACCP and company policies. Performing random quality checks on service points before, during and after mealtimes. What you’ll need to do the role To carry out this role successfully, you must have good interpersonal & communication skills as well as the ability to think quickly and react to different situations. You will have good, working experience in catering within a large operation or a similar custodial environment and be physically capable of working long shifts. It is desirable that you have the following or willing to complete required training: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ or similar in Food preparation and Production If you enjoy engaging with people and have strong interpersonal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a people-centred environment, ensuring a positive experience as part of the rehabilitation of prisoners. Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Serco Benefits package – discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment, online shopping, mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities to gain additional qualifications Free on site parking Use of on site gym Free staff meals All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Responsibilities

The Chef will assist the Catering Manager in delivering catering services, including preparing varied menus and supervising prisoners in a safe kitchen environment. They are responsible for maintaining food safety, security, and compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.