Caterer - HMPPS (Prison Service) Location: Hollesley Bay Salary: Competitive 17% unsocial hours payment (where applicable) ⏳ Hours: 37 hours per week (potential for 39 with additional hours) Security Clearance Required Join Our Team as a Skilled Caterer Are you a skilled caterer looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference? Do you want to use your expertise in a unique and rewarding environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you We are looking for a passionate and experienced Caterer to join our team at HMPPS. In this role, you will deliver high-quality catering services within a secure establishment, working alongside prisoners to support their rehabilitation through vocational training and daily kitchen duties. What You'll Be Doing ✔️ Preparing and cooking meals, ensuring efficient use of ingredients and catering for specialist diets (religious, medical, etc.). ✔️ Supervising and mentoring prisoners working in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety and security protocols. ✔️ Managing food orders, stock rotation, and kitchen deliveries. ✔️ Serving food and ensuring high standards of hygiene across the facility. ✔️ Maintaining security checks, including tool control, food safety records, and prisoner training updates. ✔️ Assisting in the selection process for kitchen work placements and providing on-the-job training to prisoners. ✔️ Operating in-line with HMPPS security policies, including searches and reporting any security concerns. What We're Looking For ✔️ Experience in an industrial kitchen environment (prison, large-scale catering, healthcare, etc.). ✔️ Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Catering (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe). ✔️ Essential Qualifications: Level 2 Certificate in Food Production within Hospitality & Catering (or equivalent) Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (with refresher training required every 3 years) ✔️ Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and HACCP principles. ✔️ Excellent communication and leadership skills - able to support, train, and motivate a diverse team. ✔️ Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while ensuring quality service. Why Join Us? ✅ Make a Difference - Play a key role in rehabilitation efforts by equipping prisoners with valuable life skills. ✅ Job Stability & Benefits - Competitive salary, pension scheme, and allowances for unsocial hours. ✅ Career Development - Opportunities for further training and career progression within HMPPS. ✅ Unique Work Environment - Be part of a highly skilled team in a secure and structured workplace. Additional Information Security Clearance Required: All candidates must undergo identity and security checks before taking up the role. Probation Period: 6 months for external candidates (internal candidates subject to probation if not already served). Inclusivity Statement: All applicants must declare if they are a member of any group or organisation deemed racist by HMPPS. How to Apply Interested in this unique and rewarding opportunity? Call 01603615121 or send your CV Application Deadline: 01/04/25 Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.