Catering assistant – HMP Brixton

Catering / Chef Supervisor

Location: HMP Brixton

Salary: £30,000

Contract: Full-time (39 hours per week)

Hours: Rotating shift pattern between 8am-5pm

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with prisoners, supporting and guiding them in developing basic cooking skills and food preparation techniques.
• Provide a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment that encourages engagement and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate best practice in food hygiene and safe kitchen working to help prisoners build transferable skills.
• Ensure all catering activities are carried out in line with Health & Safety, food hygiene, and prison regulations.
• Assist in delivering basic catering training aligned to NVQ Level 1 standards.

Required Qualifications

• Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment
• Ability to pass Prison Service vetting

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage positively with individuals from different backgrounds
• Patient, supportive, and encouraging approach to teaching new skills
• Good understanding of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety practices
• Ability to work as part of a team within a structured environment
• Reliable, organised, and proactive mindset
• Commitment to supporting rehabilitation and helping others develop practical life skills

Desirable

• Experience in a supervisory or training role.
• Exposure to working within a secure or custodial environment.
• Experience delivering accredited training or vocational qualifications.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through skills development and rehabilitation.
• A stable and structured working environment with clear processes and standards.
• Pension and life insurance benefits.
• A supportive culture focused on development and continuous improvement.

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