Catering Tutor (Custodial)
Job Introduction
Sodexo Justice Services are currently recruiting for a Catering Tutor to be based at HMP & YOI Bronzefield in Ashford, Middlesex. Soon to celebrate our tenth anniversary, HMP & YOI Bronzefield opened in 2004 as the very first prison of its kind in the UK and recently the Chief Inspector of Prisons praised the institution for its efforts to tackle alcohol problems and self-harm, improvements in health care, and its induction and reception facilities
The Learning and Skills function sits at the very heart of the prison and focus on delivering educational and vocational opportunities for prisoners to gain skills and competencies that will help them avoid re-offending on their return into the community. Reporting to the Learning & Skills Manager, this is a crucial and exciting role at Bronzefield as the focus will be on providing training opportunities in education and work experience for prisoners within the new catering workshop
Role Responsibility
- Work with the education and regime delivery teams to produce innovative and stimulating lessons for prisoners
- Establish a rapport with prisoners and encourage them to take their first steps in learning and achieve a recognised qualification
- Provide breakfast, lunchtime and beverage services to staff together with ad hoc requests for a three course lunch
- Encourage and improve participation and develop strategies to increase take-up to ensure maximum attendance
- Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop teaching methods and resources accordingly
- Monitor attendance, achievement and progression of learners reporting any difficulties to the Team Leader
The Ideal Candidate
- Recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Catering is essential
- Have a full teaching qualification – or commit to achieving one
- Be able to develop relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Flexibility to undertake a range of very different tasks
Package Description
Upto £24,300 (incl. London weighting) plus excellent benefits including free meals and parking, group discount schemes and pension with 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
About the Company
Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau (UK) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).