At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook nutritious meals while supporting offenders in skill development.
- Company: Join a dedicated prison catering team in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, and access to training programmes.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with potential for hybrid arrangements.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on offenders' lives while honing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 food production certificate and food hygiene certification required.
The predicted salary is between 29107 - 30648 £ per year.
The role is within the prison catering team in Stoke-on-Trent. Your main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, work within the safeguarding policies and oversee offenders to prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison while supporting them to learn new skills and improve their future employment prospects.
Responsibilities
- Safeguard children and uphold all safeguarding policies.
- Oversee meal preparation and cooking for offenders in a professional industrial kitchen.
- Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
- Support offenders in developing skills and working towards qualifications.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent.
- Food hygiene certificate at Level 2.
Additional requirements
- Familiar with health, safety and hygiene regulations for kitchen work.
- Demonstrated competency within an industrial kitchen environment.
- Proficient in spoken English.
- Completion of refresher food safety (HACCP) training at three‑year intervals.
Behaviours
- Developing self and others
- Managing a quality service
- Communicating and influencing
- Working together
Working Arrangements
Work a 37‑hour week Monday to Friday, core day hours only. Hybrid working may be offered where business need allows; the role must be based in the UK.
Compensation
Salary: £29,107 – £30,648 per annum.
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme (Civil Service).
- Bank, public and privileged holidays – 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) added to annual leave.
- Season ticket advance after two months’ service.
- Access to training and development programmes (e.g. Equality and Diversity, Suicide Prevention).
- Probationary period: external candidates 6 months; internal candidates otherwise.
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. This role is open to:
- UK nationals.
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland.
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK.
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
- Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible for EUSS on or before 31 Dec 2020.
- Turkish nationals and certain family members who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.
Security Checks
Standard DBS check required.
Prison Catering: Caterer - HMP Werrington in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Ministry of Justice
At HMP Werrington, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the development of our staff and the individuals we serve. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth through comprehensive training programmes, while our commitment to safeguarding and skill development ensures a meaningful impact on the lives of offenders. With a generous pension scheme and a focus on work-life balance, we offer a rewarding environment for those looking to make a difference in the community.
