Cook

Serco Group plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable service provider is seeking a Cook for HMP Fosse Way in Leicester. This full-time role involves assisting in catering services, preparing healthy menus, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 in food knowledge and have experience in large catering operations. Join a company that champions diversity and provides a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Safe and supportive culture

Opportunity to make a positive difference

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in catering to a large operation or custodial environment.
• Physically capable of working long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Catering Manager in delivering catering services.
• Prepare varied and healthy menus for residents.
• Supervise prisoners and ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to react quickly

Experience in large catering operations

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 Basic Food knowledge or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Cook – HMP Fosse Way, Leicester

Salary: £30,051 per annum

We are looking for a Chef to join us at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester, a Category C resettlement prison with a capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners. The role is permanent and full time.

Responsibilities

You will assist the Catering Manager in delivering 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, including special diets, special events and religious events, while staying abreast of trends and developments in the catering industry.

• Prepare food according to the menu and supervise prisoners, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
• Ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs, equipment and infrastructure is maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the kitchen area.
• Record and document all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, HACCP and company policies.
• Perform random quality checks on service points before, during and after mealtimes.

What You Will Need To Do The Role

To carry out this role successfully, you must have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to think quickly and react to different situations. You will have working experience in catering to a large operation or a similar custodial environment and be physically capable of working long shifts.

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 Basic Food knowledge or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene – Intermediate would be an advantage.

Benefits

• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• A safe and supportive culture
• The chance to make a positive difference

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

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EEO Statement

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer 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. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.