Cook/Caterer

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
Sodexo is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Cook/Caterer to work within HMP Northumberland.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

£23,200.32 per annum, from 1st September 2024 the salary increases to £24,336.00 per annum.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Meal Preparation: To carry out and instruct kitchen prisoners in the preparation of meals, following approved recipes and menus to cater to a diverse population.
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  Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure that food premises are kept clean and well-maintained to uphold high standards of sanitation and hygiene.
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  Supervise Cleaning Activities: Oversee kitchen prisoners during cleaning activities to maintain safety, health, and security standards.
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  Inspect Goods: Conduct thorough searches of goods received to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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  Kitchen Security: Control knives and tools using established kitchen security procedures (full training provided).
  Sodexo’s vision for HMP Northumberland is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.
  For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards are adhered to for all food storage and preparation.
• Assist to maintain efficient and secure receipt, storage and issue of foods and provisions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete all relevant daily paperwork.
• Ensure all food is prepared and handled in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist to maintain efficient and secure receipt, storage and issue of foods and provisions and maintain documents related with these systems.
• Complete kitchen journal daily.
• report any defective equipment to ensure repairs are processed efficiently.
• Ensure prisoners comply with cleaning procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure all prisoners and visitors adhere to Sodexo Health & Safety procedures and the Food Safety Act 1990.
• To instruct and oversee the daily workload of prisoners.
• Ensure meal production timescales are met.
• Assist with stock taking.
• Maintain liaison with all other departments within the establishment.
• conduct food service spot checks to ensure all food legislation and portion control is adhered to.
• Maintain awareness of security, health and safety at all times and report and issues to the appropriate department promptly.
• Perform any other duties that are assigned for the development of the establishment.
  Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

WORKING WITH SODEXO IS MORE THAN A JOB; IT’S A CHANCE TO BE PART OF SOMETHING GREATER. YOU’LL BELONG IN A COMPANY AND TEAM THAT VALUES YOU FOR YOU; YOU’LL ACT WITH PURPOSE AND HAVE AN IMPACT THROUGH YOUR EVERYDAY ACTIONS; AND YOU’LL BE ABLE TO THRIVE IN YOUR OWN WAY. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER:

• Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts.

• Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships.
• Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company.
• Community Online Academy (COA).
• Employee Lottery.
• Mental Health First Response Programme.
• Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
• Reward and Recognition schemes.
• Flexible working considered.
• Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bupa Healthcare Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site.