10458 - Prison Catering: Caterer - HMP The Verne
Ministry of JusticeAbout the role
General Information
Salary £33,746 to £35,533 Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach External Location Portland Region South West Closing Date 17-Oct-2025 Business Unit The Verne Post Type Permanent Civil Service Grade AO Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 10458Descriptions & requirements
Job descriptionThis is not your average catering job. It is a great chance to put your catering qualifications and skills into practice and make an impact far beyond the kitchen.
As part of the prison’s catering team, you’ll be working in a professional industrial kitchen environment, with a good salary, pension and Civil Service benefits including apprenticeship opportunities ‘earn while you learn’. Unlike traditional restaurant jobs, you won’t have to work late into the evening.
You’ll oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison. Plus, you’ll play your part in helping them turn their lives around - supporting them to learn new skills and work towards gaining qualifications to
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