Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25769-25769 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Ernest, MK41 6HL |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 303567-43569469 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Location: Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal CentreSalary: £25,769 per annumShift Pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off | 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)Driving licence required due to site location
Join Serco at Yarl’s Wood, where your kitchen experience can have real purpose. We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals with catering experience who are ready to work in a structured, professional environment.
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team delivering safe, nutritious meals to residents in line with Home Office and Serco standards.
What We Offer:
- Free onsite parking
- Free staff meals every shift
- Uniform provided
- Comprehensive onsite training
- Overtime paid at time and a half
Key Responsibilities:
- Support chefs in preparing varied menus, including special diets and cultural meals
- Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed
- Safely manage food storage, delivery, and waste disposal
- Record food production in line with HACCP, allergen controls, and audit standards
- Participate in quality checks and hospitality services
- Understand and support safety, safeguarding, and security procedures
What You’ll Need:
- Experience in a catering or kitchen setting (fast-paced food service environment)
- Food Safety Level 2 or 3 (or willingness to gain this)
- Knowledge of HACCP and allergen procedures
- Good teamwork, communication, and basic computer skills
- Full UK driving licence (essential due to location)
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
What we offer
- Pension up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Location: Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal CentreSalary: £25,769 per annumShift Pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off | 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)Driving licence required due to site location
Join Serco at Yarl’s Wood, where your kitchen experience can have real purpose. We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals with catering experience who are ready to work in a structured, professional environment.
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team delivering safe, nutritious meals to residents in line with Home Office and Serco standards.
What We Offer:
- Free onsite parking
- Free staff meals every shift
- Uniform provided
- Comprehensive onsite training
- Overtime paid at time and a half
Key Responsibilities:
- Support chefs in preparing varied menus, including special diets and cultural meals
- Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed
- Safely manage food storage, delivery, and waste disposal
- Record food production in line with HACCP, allergen controls, and audit standards
- Participate in quality checks and hospitality services
- Understand and support safety, safeguarding, and security procedures
What You’ll Need:
- Experience in a catering or kitchen setting (fast-paced food service environment)
- Food Safety Level 2 or 3 (or willingness to gain this)
- Knowledge of HACCP and allergen procedures
- Good teamwork, communication, and basic computer skills
- Full UK driving licence (essential due to location)
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
What we offer
- Pension up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
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