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Serco: AASC
Base Location: Quadrant Hall
FTC 9 months, Full Time
£23,860.68 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package
Here at Serco, within our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) we focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that vulnerable asylum seekers have access to the support they need along with a high standard of accommodation.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will provide and carry out catering services within the Initial Accommodation (IA), In accordance with all relevant and current regulations, legislation and guidelines. You will work with the Field Operations Manager and Catering team in the delivery of catering services to the whole establishment and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety Regulations, legislation and company guidelines & operational procedures.
You will work within a close-knit team who demonstrate resilience and always show professionalism, contributing to a healthy workplace where everyone is happy working 40 hours per week rotated shifts working 12 hours per day, 4 on, 4 off including weekdays and weekends.
You will be accountable for:
- Assisting in providing varied and healthy meals for service users to include special diets, special events and religious events by working in all areas such as general cleaning, basic food preparation and production
- Ensuring the security and food safety of all foodstuffs is maintained during delivery, storage and distribution within the kitchen area
- Recording and documenting all relevant paperwork to comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, HACCP and Company Policies
- Reacting to complaint issues and trends, with a cohesive approach along with the catering team
What you’ll need to do the role
Firstly, you must hold Level 2 qualification in Food Safety and ideally HACCP and Level 2 qualification in Allergens in Catering or willing to work towards these qualifications.
You will have experience and basic working knowledge of a commercial kitchen in a socially diverse environment.
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact - With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and more than 5,000 properties you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- 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.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.
What we offer
- Pension – up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the Immigration sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
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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 Gold 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.
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