Catering & Laundry Instructor – Prison Kitchen

Corrections; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A corrections organization in Canterbury is seeking a full-time Catering & Laundry Instructor at Christchurch Men's Prison. You will supervise training in a commercial kitchen, managing meal preparation and delivery while ensuring inmate rehabilitation through work. Applicants should have qualifications in catering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate inmates. This position includes comprehensive training and offers a salary range of $72,514 - $80,876 annually, with potential progression up to $90,322.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Career development pathways

Positive societal impact

Qualifications

• Proven passion in the catering industry at a professional level.
• Ability to operate in a culturally diverse setting.
• Capability to motivate and develop people within a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train in the prison kitchen.
• Enable achieving NZQA qualifications.
• Support the laundry operation.

Skills

Experience in the catering industry

Outstanding health & safety practices

Exceptional communication skills

Motivating and developing people

Culturally diverse setting experience

Education

London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications

Full NZ driver licence or eligibility

Experience as an adult educator or NZAQ assessor (4098)

Job description

A corrections organization in Canterbury is seeking a full-time Catering & Laundry Instructor at Christchurch Men's Prison. You will supervise training in a commercial kitchen, managing meal preparation and delivery while ensuring inmate rehabilitation through work. Applicants should have qualifications in catering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate inmates. This position includes comprehensive training and offers a salary range of $72,514 - $80,876 annually, with potential progression up to $90,322.