Chef
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,376.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Pucklechurch, Bristol |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HMP Ashfield |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Serco has been named Britain’s Most Admired Company in the category ‘Support Services’2024
HMP Ashfield is a male Category C prison situated in Pucklechurch, Bristol we are currently looking for a Chef within our Team, this post is working a 40-hour week on a shift pattern that will include days and weekend shifts. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate, and we have a full range of staff benefits. Including free uniform – free food for staff – free parking to name but a few.
Security clearance will be needed for this post along with 3 years UK residence being required for security clearance.
Serco Home Affairs is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.
Job Role: Chef
To provide and carry out catering services within HMP Ashfield, in accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines.
To enable the catering operation within the HMP Ashfield to provide all services as directed by the Catering & Stores Manager.
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties: · To assist the Catering Manager and Catering Supervisor in the delivery of catering services to the whole establishment and complies with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations, legislation and guidelines.
To provide varied and healthy menus for residents to include special diets, special events and religious events. Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the catering industry such as menus, consumer tastes.
To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs is maintained during delivery, storage, and distribution within the kitchen area.
To record and document all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, HACCP, and Company Policies
To provide training and supervision to kitchen workers · To perform random Quality Checks on serveries’ before, during and after mealtimes.
Reacting to complaint issues and trends, with a cohesive approach along with the catering team.
To work shift work and weekends when operationally required.
To assist in resident movements and searches to and from the kitchen.
To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder.
Essential qualifications:
Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent GCSE.
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ or similar in Food preparation and Production
Food Safety level 2
Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Awareness of Allergen Control within Catering
Essential technical and professional skills and knowledge:
A strong commitment to the rehabilitation of residents.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook applications.
Good supervisory skills with strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication. Able to demonstrate resilience with a basic understanding of both conflict resolution and de-escalation and risk and conflict management.
Commitment to working effectively in a socially diverse environment, with a good team ethic.
Excellent time management
Assertive, creative, and progressive along with good problem-solving skills.
Working in a people centred environment.
Good working knowledge of a large catering operation, ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar post preferably within a custodial environment
HMP Ashfield is a male Category C prison situated in Pucklechurch, Bristol we are currently looking for a Chef within our Team, this post is working a 40-hour week on a shift pattern that will include days and weekend shifts. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate, and we have a full range of staff benefits. Including free uniform – free food for staff – free parking to name but a few.
Security clearance will be needed for this post along with 3 years UK residence being required for security clearance.
Serco Home Affairs is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.
Job Role: Chef
To provide and carry out catering services within HMP Ashfield, in accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines.
To enable the catering operation within the HMP Ashfield to provide all services as directed by the Catering & Stores Manager.
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties: · To assist the Catering Manager and Catering Supervisor in the delivery of catering services to the whole establishment and complies with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations, legislation and guidelines.
To provide varied and healthy menus for residents to include special diets, special events and religious events. Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the catering industry such as menus, consumer tastes.
To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs is maintained during delivery, storage, and distribution within the kitchen area.
To record and document all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, HACCP, and Company Policies
To provide training and supervision to kitchen workers · To perform random Quality Checks on serveries’ before, during and after mealtimes.
Reacting to complaint issues and trends, with a cohesive approach along with the catering team.
To work shift work and weekends when operationally required.
To assist in resident movements and searches to and from the kitchen.
To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder.
Essential qualifications:
Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent GCSE.
City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ or similar in Food preparation and Production
Food Safety level 2
Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Awareness of Allergen Control within Catering
Essential technical and professional skills and knowledge:
A strong commitment to the rehabilitation of residents.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook applications.
Good supervisory skills with strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication. Able to demonstrate resilience with a basic understanding of both conflict resolution and de-escalation and risk and conflict management.
Commitment to working effectively in a socially diverse environment, with a good team ethic.
Excellent time management
Assertive, creative, and progressive along with good problem-solving skills.
Working in a people centred environment.
Good working knowledge of a large catering operation, ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar post preferably within a custodial environment