This position is based at HM PRISON BERWYN WREXHAM, LL13 9QE Job Summary Please refer to Job Description Job Description Overview of the job This is a delivery role within an establishment requiring an appropriate trade. Summary The job holder will be a Caterer by trade and will deliver catering services to prisoners within the establishment operating associated equipment in a safe and secure manner. This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities And Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Work with prisoners in the kitchens, supporting them to work in a safe and efficient manner, making sure that security is maintained. Prepare and cook food, ensuring effective use of ingredients to reduce waste, providing catering for specialist diets on the grounds of religious beliefs and medical issues. Prepare food order and other catering goods as required, for authorisation by managers; check in any deliveries for the kitchen and ensure stock rotation. Co-ordinate resources, including food, ingredients and staff/prisoner workforce to deliver the day to day catering requirements of the establishment. Serve food in the kitchen or hotplate areas; visit residential areas to check hygiene standards and food servery activity as required. Undertake food trolley delivery and collection, which may involve the use of a delivery vehicle. Contribute to the review of catering practice in the kitchens consistency across the unit in the application of policies and procedures that affect prisoners and staff. Ensure prisoners comply with relevant Health and Safety policies when carrying out duties within the kitchen. Participate in the selection process of prisoners for kitchen duties. Completes regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records. Ensure all tools and equipment are safe, secure and properly accounted for and report maintenance and repair when required in line with Local Security Strategy and National Security Framework. Assist in the delivery of training to prisoners. Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). Undertake regular tool checks in line with Local Security Strategy and National Security Framework. Comply with all Food Safety, Health and Safety policies and legislation. Rub down and pat down search prisoners as required by management. Operate within command mode, in-line with local contingency plans. Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports. Ensure all daily monitoring records that support food safety systems and procedures are completed. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Responsibilities, Activities And Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Work with prisoners in the kitchens, supporting them to work in a safe and efficient manner, making sure that security is maintained. Prepare and cook food, ensuring effective use of ingredients to reduce waste, providing catering for specialist diets on the grounds of religious beliefs and medical issues. Prepare food order and other catering goods as required, for authorisation by managers; check in any deliveries for the kitchen and ensure stock rotation. Co-ordinate resources, including food, ingredients and staff/prisoner workforce to deliver the day to day catering requirements of the establishment. Serve food in the kitchen or hotplate areas; visit residential areas to check hygiene standards and food servery activity as required. Undertake food trolley delivery and collection, which may involve the use of a delivery vehicle. Contribute to the review of catering practice in the kitchens consistency across the unit in the application of policies and procedures that affect prisoners and staff. Ensure prisoners comply with relevant Health and Safety policies when carrying out duties within the kitchen. Participate in the selection process of prisoners for kitchen duties. Completes regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records. Ensure all tools and equipment are safe, secure and properly accounted for and report maintenance and repair when required in line with Local Security Strategy and National Security Framework. Assist in the delivery of training to prisoners. Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). Undertake regular tool checks in line with Local Security Strategy and National Security Framework. Comply with all Food Safety, Health and Safety policies and legislation. Rub down and pat down search prisoners as required by management. Operate within command mode, in-line with local contingency plans. Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports. Ensure all daily monitoring records that support food safety systems and procedures are completed. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Person specification Qualifications Essential qualifications: Level 2 certificate in Food Production within Hospitality and Catering or equivalent Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 Vocational Qualification at Level 3 or be willing to work towards gaining this qualification within an agreed timescale. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Working Together Making Effective Decisions Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Work experience Alongside your salary of £27,040, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £7,833 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. 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