Sous Chef

This position involves working within a secure prison environment and engaging directly with offenders. Hours: 35 hours/week 4 days out of 7, including every second weekend. Shifts: Shift times are 07:30 - 17:15 with an hour's break We're hiring a Sous Chef to join our committed team at HMP Birmingham. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates, and aiding the smooth function of the unit. What You'll Do: Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals, 3 times a day. You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit. Be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within a set pre-ordered menu. Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all stock checks are carried out correctly. Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms. Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises. Undertake relevant training as required.

To be eligible for this role, you must meet specific sector requirements. These include having lived in the UK continuously for the past five years, possessing the legal right to work in the UK, and being able to pass full security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Previous supervisory skills Relevant culinary qualification Experience working in a large-scale kitchen Lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

£14.12/hour

Free meals on shift + free parking. Local transport links. Access to Blue Light Membership and our Employee Benefits app (online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, discounts, supermarket savings & more). Life assurance, pension, generous holidays (with buy-more option). Career development, training & apprenticeships. Internal promotion opportunities - we love to grow our own!