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Cultural Chef - Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre

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Mitie
Other / Miscellaneous
Competitive
Cultural Chef - Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre

£30,052.00 per annum

40 hours per week

Free parking

Meals on duty

Free use of the gym

Retail discount vouchers

Pension

Life insurance

Job objectives, responsibilities and requirements
* Experience of organising, running and delivering cookery sessions would be an advantage
* An appropriate qualification in Food Hygiene is required minimum of level
* Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are essential
* Experience within a custodial setting and or kitchen setting would be idea
* To proactively promote and deliver cultural kitchen activities in line with contractual and statutory requirements and relevant standards.

* To deliver Food Hygiene courses with an assessment process leading to detainees gaining a relevant qualification in Food Handling or Food Hygiene.

· Coordinate the daily operation of the cultural kitchen ensuring appropriate resources, including food, are available for detainees and these resources are used cost effectively whilst all relevant standards ore met.

* Oversee and undertake the preparation of food ensuring high standards of health and hygiene are maintained at all time.

* Organise and oversee a booking system that ensures detainees from all cultures and backgrounds have an opportunity to access the facility and that uptake of the provision is maximised.

* Be conversant with craft skills, menu knowledge, presentation and display of foods and portion sizes and assist in the training and development of the detainees working within the Cultural Kitchen.

* Organise and oversee the cleanliness of the Cultural Kitchen ensuring all areas and equipment meet relevant standards at all time.

* Create and maintain a safe, secure, positive and friendly environment where detainees feel welcomed and respected.

* Monitor attendance, retention and achievement figures and assist in the development of strategies and

procedures to maximise improvements.

* Manage the environment ensuring the maintenance and security of all tools, equipment, food and materials to relevant standards.

* Deliver courses in Food Handling and Food Hygeine allowing detainees to achieve accreditaiion.

* Promote and deliver cookery skills training to develop detainees skills and abilities.

* Complete all appropriate documentation ensuring it is accurate, complete and accessible.

* Support Regimes covering other areas as required to ensure continuity of service.

* Undertake further duties to support the Regimes department and the delivery of relevant vocational

courses as required.
* Experience of organising, running and delivering cookery sessions would be an advantage * An appropriate qualification in Food Hygiene is required minimum of level * Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are essential * Experience within a custodial setting and or kitchen setting would be idea * To proactively promote and deliver cultural kitchen activities in line with contractual and statutory requirements and relevant standards. * To deliver Food Hygiene courses with an assessment process leading to detainees gaining a relevant qualification in Food Handling or Food Hygiene.
Harmondsworth, England
Mitie
Other / Miscellaneous
Competitive
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