Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/390535/154671/SJS111
- Location: HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LH
- Job type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive salary
About the role
As a Chef at HMP Altcourse, you'll play a crucial role in supervising and coaching prisoners in the production of 1200 plus meals 3 times a day.
You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen awareness. Your commitment to overseeing cleaning procedures, stock rotation, and adherence to Health & Safety procedures will not only impact the daily operations of the kitchen but will also foster a positive and secure environment.
If you have a City and Guilds706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 1 and 2 diploma in food production and cooking, coupled with industrial catering experience, and share our passion for creating positive change, we invite you to be a part of our team. Your contribution will go beyond the kitchen, influencing the lives of those seeking rehabilitation. Join us in making a meaningful impact and apply now!
Join us at HMP Altcourse and become an integral part of our dynamic catering team!
Salary : £25000.00
Working hours : 35 hours per week
The Ideal Candidate:
We would encourage you to apply if you meet the following criteria:
- You will need City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 1 and 2 in food production and cooking.
- Some industrial catering experience is desirable but not necessary.
- It would be advantageous if you have experience instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour.
- Experience in a prison or forces environment is desirable but not necessary.
Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above criteria, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!
Why Join Us?
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo’s vision for HMP Altcourse is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves.
If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to build successful relationships, apply now for a career that’s too good to miss.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
HMP Altcourse, Brookfield Drive, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LH, United Kingdom, L9 7LH
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