This permanent catering post sits in the catering team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a Ministry of Justice prison, with one vacancy. The core of the work is overseeing prisoners who cook nutritious meals for the whole establishment, while helping them gain skills and qualifications. Shifts run outside 7am to 7pm, including weekends and public holidays, and attract a 20% unsocial hours payment. Applicants need Level 2 and 3 food hygiene and catering qualifications, plus proven team leadership.
What the job involves
- Oversee the work of prisoners preparing and cooking nutritious meals for the whole prison
- Support prisoners to learn new skills and work towards qualifications that improve their chances of employment
Qualifications
- Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering, or equivalent
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate
- Level 3 food hygiene certificate (intermediate level)
- Level 3 vocational catering qualification held or in progress, such as City and Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 3
Experience
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
- Demonstrated competency in an industrial kitchen environment
Skills & knowledge
- Familiarity with current health, safety and hygiene regulations for kitchens
- Confident spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- DBS standard check
- Eligible under Civil Service nationality rules
- Aged 18 or over when taking up post
Other
- Refresher food safety (HACCP) training every three years
- Evidence of six behaviours at interview: developing self and others, managing a quality service, communicating and influencing, making effective decisions, working together and leadership
What’s offered
- Civil Service pension with a choice of two schemes
- 9 days of bank and public holidays added to annual leave
- 20% unsocial hours payment, subject to working those hours
- Season ticket advance after two months' service
- Hybrid working where business need allows
- Part-time and job-share options, subject to operational need
- Apprenticeship opportunities, earn while you learn
- Training and access to promotion programmes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
