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Chef-HMP Thameside
| Posting date: | 09 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £36000-36000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2025 |
| Location: | Greater London, SE28 0FJ |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 298446-43091817 |
Summary
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Job Advertisement: Chef
Location: HMP Thameside Contract Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours (2-week rota working every 2nd weekend) Salary: £30,051 + £6,200 London weighting allowance Reporting To: Catering Manager & Chef Team Leader
Tired of unpredictable shifts, late nights, and never knowing when your day will end? Imagine having structured hours, stability, and a chance to make a real difference—this could be the role you’ve been looking for!
Join our team as a Chef at HMP Thameside, where you’ll enjoy a fulfilling role delivering essential catering services in a unique environment while contributing to the development of others.
Core Responsibilities:
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Assist in delivering catering services in compliance with HM Prison Services Catering and Food Safety Standards.
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Ensure prisoners receive at least one hot meal daily, meeting health, dietary, and religious requirements.
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Work in the staff Bistro as required and support prisoner training through the Green King project.
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Maintain compliance with food hygiene legislation, HACCP, and Serco's food safety management system.
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Provide training and supervision to a selected group of prisoners working in the catering department.
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Perform quality checks on serveries during mealtimes.
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Prepare special menus for religious and special day events.
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Support prisoner movements and searches related to the catering department.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications and Experience:
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City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent.
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Food Safety Level 2 (Level 3 desirable or to be completed on the job).
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HACCP Level 3 desirable (training provided if needed).
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a custodial environment.
Key Skills:
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Leadership and time management.
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Creativity and adaptability.
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Strong oral and written communication.
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Teamworking and basic IT proficiency.
Knowledge Requirements:
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Awareness of Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
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Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
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Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
What We Offer:
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Competitive Salary: £30,051 + £6,200 London weighting allowance.
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Training and Development: Access to a wide range of internal courses and the opportunity to gain additional qualifications.
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Employee Wellbeing:
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
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BUPA Anytime HealthLine.
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Wellbeing app and Simplyhealth cash plans to reclaim healthcare costs.
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Benefits:
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Discounts across 1,000+ retailers, including food, clothing, and entertainment.
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ShareSave scheme to buy Serco shares at a discount.
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Community Impact:
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Paid volunteering day each year.
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Tax-free donations to your favourite charity via the Payroll Giving Scheme.
Additional Information:
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This role is subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) security check.
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Requires a willingness to work shift patterns, weekends, and occasional travel within the UK.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to leave behind the unpredictability of split shifts and late nights and step into a role that offers stability, structure, and the chance to make a real impact, apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with Serco.
Job Advertisement: Chef
Location: HMP Thameside Contract Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours (2-week rota working every 2nd weekend) Salary: £30,051 + £6,200 London weighting allowance Reporting To: Catering Manager & Chef Team Leader
Tired of unpredictable shifts, late nights, and never knowing when your day will end? Imagine having structured hours, stability, and a chance to make a real difference—this could be the role you’ve been looking for!
Join our team as a Chef at HMP Thameside, where you’ll enjoy a fulfilling role delivering essential catering services in a unique environment while contributing to the development of others.
Core Responsibilities:
-
Assist in delivering catering services in compliance with HM Prison Services Catering and Food Safety Standards.
-
Ensure prisoners receive at least one hot meal daily, meeting health, dietary, and religious requirements.
-
Work in the staff Bistro as required and support prisoner training through the Green King project.
-
Maintain compliance with food hygiene legislation, HACCP, and Serco's food safety management system.
-
Provide training and supervision to a selected group of prisoners working in the catering department.
-
Perform quality checks on serveries during mealtimes.
-
Prepare special menus for religious and special day events.
-
Support prisoner movements and searches related to the catering department.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications and Experience:
-
City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent.
-
Food Safety Level 2 (Level 3 desirable or to be completed on the job).
-
HACCP Level 3 desirable (training provided if needed).
-
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a custodial environment.
Key Skills:
-
Leadership and time management.
-
Creativity and adaptability.
-
Strong oral and written communication.
-
Teamworking and basic IT proficiency.
Knowledge Requirements:
-
Awareness of Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
-
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
-
Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
What We Offer:
-
Competitive Salary: £30,051 + £6,200 London weighting allowance.
-
Training and Development: Access to a wide range of internal courses and the opportunity to gain additional qualifications.
-
Employee Wellbeing:
-
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
-
BUPA Anytime HealthLine.
-
Wellbeing app and Simplyhealth cash plans to reclaim healthcare costs.
-
Benefits:
-
Discounts across 1,000+ retailers, including food, clothing, and entertainment.
-
ShareSave scheme to buy Serco shares at a discount.
-
Community Impact:
-
Paid volunteering day each year.
-
Tax-free donations to your favourite charity via the Payroll Giving Scheme.
Additional Information:
-
This role is subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) security check.
-
Requires a willingness to work shift patterns, weekends, and occasional travel within the UK.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to leave behind the unpredictability of split shifts and late nights and step into a role that offers stability, structure, and the chance to make a real impact, apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with Serco.
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