Licensed visa sponsor — Ministry of Justice is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.
Are you a skilled caterer looking for a unique opportunity? The Ministry of Justice is hiring a Caterer for HMP Cookham Wood in Rochester, offering a salary of £34,928 - £36,778. This role is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to build a career in the UK, as visa sponsorship is available for foreign applicants. Enjoy a stable career with Civil Service benefits and a work-life balance unlike traditional restaurant jobs.
Job Description
This is far from your typical catering position. As a Caterer at HMP Cookham Wood, you will be integral to a professional industrial kitchen environment, responsible for preparing and cooking quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison population. Your work goes beyond the kitchen, as you'll oversee and guide offenders, helping them develop new catering skills and gain qualifications that will significantly improve their chances of employment and reduce reoffending upon release.
You will work a 37-hour week, with shift patterns that include hours outside of standard Monday-Friday, weekends, and public holidays, for which you will receive a 20% unsocial hours payment. This role provides a stable and impactful career within the Civil Service, complete with a competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for continuous professional development through apprenticeships.
Requirements
- Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent.
- Food hygiene certificate at Level 2.
- Familiarity with all current health, safety, and hygiene regulations for working in a kitchen.
- Demonstrated competency within an industrial kitchen environment.
- Ability to speak with confidence in English.
- Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available, making this open to foreign applicants needing a UK work visa.
Benefits
- Salary of £34,928 - £36,778, inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance.
- Civil Service Pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement.
- Opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share.
- Apprenticeship opportunities ('earn while you learn').
- Season Ticket Advance for travel.
Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility
Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is explicitly available for this position, making it open to foreign applicants who require a UK work visa. Non-UK residents are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or visa status, it is always best to contact the Ministry of Justice recruitment team directly for clarification.
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