Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assisstant - Gatwick Immigration Centre

Full time, 38.5 hours

Salary: £27,166.78pa

Here at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre we have an exciting opportunity for a General Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team.

As a Kitchen assistant you will provide and carry out catering services, in accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines to enable the catering operation to provide all services by supporting the Head Chefs and Chefs.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role includes:

• To assist the above in ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are strictly observed and controlled.
• To ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs are maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the establishment. Food waste is disposed of and recycled via approved methods.
• To prepare and cook varied and healthy menus for detainees to include special diets, special day and religious events as directed by the Head Chef.
• To perform random Quality Checks on serveries’ before, during and after mealtimes where required.
• To train for and carry out any other work reasonably acceptable within the capabilities of the post holder including ordering of all foodstuffs and consumables for all catering services.

What you need to do the job:

• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with Good oral and written communication.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Understanding risk and conflict management is key within this role.
• Demonstratable experience of working in a high-pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications, however, all training will be given:

• Food Safety level 2 or 3
• Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
• Awareness of allergen control within catering

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco benefits package including cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• An autonomous and supportive culture
• Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment

Why Serco:

• Meaningful and vital work - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people’s lives
• A world of opportunity - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team. who believe passionately in the value of our work.

A little bit about us:

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [email protected].

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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