Industrial Caterer
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1159297/163579
- Location: Peterborough
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £35,086.50 to £36,121.50 depending on experience
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
About the role
Industrial Caterer – HMP Peterborough
Put your catering skills to work and help others build a brighter future
- Salary: £35,086.50–£36,121.50 per year, depending on experience
- Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7
- Shift times: Within 06:00–17:30 Monday to Friday and 07:00–16:30 at weekends
- Benefits: Free meals and parking, on-site gym access, subsidised gym membership, BUPA healthcare scheme and life assurance
A catering role with purpose
Looking for a role where your experience can make a difference beyond the kitchen?
Join Sodexo at HMP Peterborough, where you’ll help prepare and deliver meals for approximately 1,300 prisoners twice a day. Alongside producing nutritious, high-quality food, you’ll supervise and support prisoner workers, helping them build practical catering skills, gain qualifications and improve their future employment prospects.
It’s a busy, hands-on role that brings together food, teamwork and the opportunity to support positive change.
About HMP Peterborough
HMP Peterborough is the UK’s first purpose-built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With a focus on rehabilitation and resettlement, it offers education, vocational training and employment opportunities to help people prepare for life after release.
As part of the catering team, you’ll contribute to that work every day, encouraging positive behaviour and helping people develop confidence through learning new skills.
What you’ll do
- Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with agreed menus and operational requirements.
- Supervise and mentor prisoner workers, supporting their training and development in the kitchen and staff canteen.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and security.
- Monitor food quality, stock levels, kitchen standards and the safe control of tools and equipment.
- Support prisoner inductions and help individuals work towards relevant qualifications.
- Encourage positive behaviour, challenge inappropriate conduct and work closely with prison colleagues to support rehabilitation.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
What you’ll bring
- A recognised catering qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/2, 7132, or an equivalent food production and cooking qualification.
- Level 2 Food Safety and a sound understanding of food hygiene.
- Experience in industrial, large-scale or commercial catering.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work positively with people from different backgrounds.
- A professional, organised and resilient approach, with the ability to meet deadlines in a secure environment.
- An interest in helping others develop skills and improve their employment prospects.
Appointment is subject to Enhanced Level 2 security vetting and an Enhanced DBS check, arranged through the site.
What’s in it for you?
Alongside your salary, you’ll have access to:
- Free meals while on duty and free parking.
- On-site gym facilities and subsidised gym membership.
- BUPA healthcare scheme and life assurance.
- Sodexo retirement plan.
- Discounts at more than 1,900 brands.
- A confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering emotional support and practical advice, including legal and financial guidance.
Please see the attached benefits information for further details.
Be part of something greater
Our three hallmarks — Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference — guide how we work. Whether you’re supporting a colleague, teaching a new skill or encouraging someone to take their next step, your everyday actions matter.
At Sodexo, you’ll join a team where you can act with purpose, feel valued and thrive in your own way.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role.
Ready to bring your skills to a kitchen with purpose? Apply today
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
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.
Peterborough, United Kingdom, PE3 7PD
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