Job Description

Chef at HMP Altcourse

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 Guilds 706/1 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 : £25,000/annum

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.

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.