Chef - Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre

Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre

Perimeter Road, West Sussex, RH6 0PQ

Full time - 38.5 pw

Salary - £24,842 _ Company Benefits

Here at Serco, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join our vibrant team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre.

This is a key position where you will act as a role model to colleagues, managers, visitors and stakeholders by assisting the Catering Manager in the delivery of catering services to the establishment whilst ensuring Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are strictly observed and controlled. You will prepare and cook varied and healthy menus for detainees to include special diets, special day and religious events and perform random Quality Checks on serveries.

As Chef you will provide hospitality requirements when ordered by the company and ensure the security and food safety of all foodstuffs are maintained during delivery, storage and distribution. You will complete incident reports, intelligence reports, Use of Force paperwork and accident reports and assist in detainee movements and searches to and from the kitchen and wings.

What do you need to do in the role?

You will need to have large-scale catering experience such as armed forces or hospitals and have experience of working in a high-pressured catering operation and within tight deadlines. You will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ or similar in Food preparation and Production and Food Safety level 2 or 3 (Essential).

You will be an excellent communicator both verbally and written, have strong interpersonal skills and will also have basic computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook applications.

You will also have a wareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and awareness of allergen control within catering.

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work : Gatwick IRC is focused on decency and respect in all aspects of care for residents, which is delivered at a critical time in their lives. Detention Custody Officers are at the centre of this.

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 : As well as care for residents we also care for and support one another. We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed with ongoing training development

What we offer

• Salary - Dependent on hours worked
• Free onsite parking, free shuttle from between Gatwick rail/bus station
• Serco Benefits package
• Pension - 6%
• Subsidised meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A role with a purpose
• Genuine opportunity for career development
• A chance to really make a difference to people lives
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

What else do I need to know?

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.
• Please note these vacancies are subject to a 5-year checkable history + Vetting and referencing

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.