Catering Assistant
Yarl's Wood IRC - Clapham
Full time - 40 hours per week, 3 on, 3 off - 7am to 7pm.
Free Parking and Free meals included.
Salary - £23,860.00 - £25,000.00 depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Are you passionate about food service and committed to delivering high-quality meals in a professional environment?
Serco is looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team at Yarl's Wood Immigration Centre.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that residents and staff receive nutritious, well-prepared meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service.
If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and help make a difference in a unique and rewarding environment.
Main Accountabilities:
* To assist the Head Chefs and Chefs in the delivery of catering services to the establishment as per Home Office & Serco catering standards.
* To assist the above in ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are strictly observed and controlled.
* To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs are maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the establishment. Food waste is disposed of and recycled via approved methods.
* To prepare and cook varied and healthy menus for detainees to include special diets, special day and religious events as directed by the Head Chef.
* To record and document all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, HACCP, and company policies.
* To perform random Quality Checks on serveries before, during, and after mealtimes where required.
* To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder including ordering of all foodstuffs and consumables for all catering services.
* To provide hospitality requirements when ordered by the company.
* To maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Safer Custody, Violence Reduction, Suicide and Self-Harm, and Security responsibilities in line with Home Office and local policies by attending refresher training as required in the training calendar.
* To remain conversant and compliant with the Serco Custodial Security Strategy (SCSS) as well as the Local Security Strategy (LSS) for Yarl's Wood.
* To complete incident reports, intelligence reports, Use of Force paperwork, and accident reports before leaving duty.
What you will need to do the role:
* Full training given in food safety and HACCP.
Essential Experiences:
* Experience of working in a high-pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.
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 Immigration sector
* 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
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