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Chef de Partie

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Job Introduction

HMP Bronzefield are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie  to supervise and train residents within the Coffee Shop, Vita Nova and provide a catering service to staff and visitors; introducing everything from the basics of food delivery to specialist food preparation, baking and cooking..

HMP/YOI Bronzefield is a closed local prison serving courts across the South of England. Our mission is to deliver quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to women in the criminal justice system by supporting them to change their lives for the better. To achieve this we focus on providing needs-based services and programmes to rehabilitate and improve the well-being of our women. 

We house up to 572 women (approximately 14.5% of the national female prison population). The women in our custody have a diverse and complex set of needs and range from mothers and babies, young offenders, life and long term sentenced women, short to mid-term sentenced women, foreign nationals and women on remand. 

We have been awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People for our commitment to our staff, their development, engagement and investment in a sustainable future.

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

Learn more about working in Justice and HMP Bronzefield 

Role Responsibility

  • Work alongside residents in a kitchen environment by mentoring and supporting their progression
  • Supervise items being made by the residents and guide them where required
  • Supervise tool usage and be accountable for the items
  • Meet the demands of customers by providing the catering services within the contract agreement
  • Assist the catering manager to ensure the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery according to the Company HACCP
  • Assist the management team to enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance together with the monitoring of related equipment
  • Assist in leading residents to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment to Sodexo policies and procedures
  • Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down by the catering manager.
  • Maintain levels of stock to the agreed establishment targets.
  • Ensure that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with Sodexo’s standards and procedures.
  • Obtain purchases from Sodexo nominated suppliers.
  • Comply with all Company & Client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place and training of staff.
  • Ensure that all equipment used, is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.  Report any faults to management/client and ensure equipment is not used until safe.
  • Ensure that all equipment, monies and the overall establishment, is safe and secure at all times
  • Assist the catering manager, deputising in their absence to ensure that all Sodexo employees project a positive, approachable, friendly and professional image

**Full job description below**

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Proven experience in providing a high standard of food for catering services
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
  • Personal innovation and passion
  • Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
  • Strong communication, and negotiation skills
  • Relevant craft and H&S qualifications and training
  • Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
  • Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour
  • A positive, motivated and enthusiastic outlook
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work on own initiative within a team environment

Desirable

  • IT literate
  • Teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE
  • Experience of working in a custodial environment

Package Description

Salary £19,500 - £23,900  pro-rated + London weighting.

37.5 hours per week 

6 months fixed term contract 

Excellent benefits including season ticket loans, free meals, free parking, subsidised gym membership, group discount schemes, pension and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated).

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.

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