90337 - Regional Catering Manager
This is a HMPPS Headquarters post, based in Health and Wellbeing Group in Rehabilitation Directorate. The post holder can be based at any site in England and Wales but may be required to travel prison service sites nationwide. A region will be allocated to the successful candidate based on business need.
Overview of the job
This post works as part of a team of subject matter experts to provide specialist catering advice to all public sector prisons in England and Wales. The job holder will report to the Head of Catering, Public Sector Prison Industries.
This post can be regional.
This role has no line management responsibility. This is a non-operational role.
Summary
Working to Head of Catering, this is a subject matter expert that provides specialist catering advice and support to a number of establishments by assessment and evaluation of risk, measuring and reporting on minimum service specification requirements. The post holder provides high quality support delivering catering services effectively and efficiently, managing business change, and performance
throughout the full year.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Overarching Requirement
• Develop and review existing and new Catering policy in HMPPS ensuring the minimum requirement of applicable policy standards and current food safety legislation.
• Act as subject matter expert for HMPPS and other agencies (UKBA), monitoring and assessing catering delivery against minimum requirements and business risk. This will be completed by compiling and publishing action based reports from a minimum of 2 specified visits per year. (Food Safety Management Systems, Menu and Food Quality Assessment, with a Review of actions required if appropriate.)
• Provide 24 hour/365 day first point of contact for all catering and food provision within HMPPS, in relation to contingency exercises and developing situations supporting evaluation processes where required.
• Effectively manage allocated budget reporting any potential under/ overspend as soon as possible.
Management, Development and Maintenance of Prison Service Instruction (PSI 2010/44, Catering & Meal Provision)
• Research, interpret and adopt HMPPS policy for implementation of food safety legislation, good practice, industrial and government initiatives regarding food health and nutrition.
• Review, develop and maintain minimum catering PSI 44 / 2010.
• Review and develop catering specification and policy.
Food Policy Specification
• Develop, monitor and evaluate food quality standards/commodities and equipment specifications.
• Evaluate and advise on product supply and supplier performance.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on meal management and produce action plans to influence provision improvement, especially budget and portion control.
Develop Strategy and Implementation of Building and Refurbishment of Prison Kitchens and Points of Service
• Act as subject matter expert on design, new build, temporary kitchen facilities and refurbishment programs.
• Work with other stakeholders who support development and design specifications.
• Work with and influence industry suppliers and other government agencies in the provision of catering equipment specification.
• Act as subject matter expert to evaluate and advise on capital catering equipment replacement.
• Re- allocation of capital assets program including supply, delivery, installation, service maintenance and removal if necessary of kitchen and servery equipment.
• Work with strategic partners within HMPPS to develop and support cross functional working parties.
Recruitment
• Act as subject matter expert in regard to qualification and professional requirements of candidates, advise on application criteria, core competencies and person specification, assist where required on application recruitment programs.
Training
• Deliver catering training courses, workshops, forums and essential equipment competency.
• Act as subject matter expert on NVQ food safety training delivery (through external contract), develop working links with external partners in industry for job mentoring and assisting in offender behaviour programs.
Cross Functional Forums
• Act as subject matter expert and assist on performance improvement and testing and potential closure programs.
• Act as subject matter expert for tenders with Contracts and Procurement Unit, Estates Planning, Accommodation and Property Services Group, Regional Office structures with PGDs, Area Estates coordinators and Area Finance Managers.
Networking & Links with External Agencies
• The regional catering managers activity will involve working with and influencing a combination of stakeholders and act as HMPPS representative with external links in the some or all of the following areas:
o Environmental Health Officers, LACORS (Local Authority Regulatory Services – (Home Office lead on Food Safety), MOD, Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA (inc. Food Standards Authority), Cultural & Religious Authorities, OGC buying solutions, Social Services, LACA (Local Authority Caterers Association), Education - School Food Trust, Vegan & Vegetarian Society in particular Vegan Prisoner Support Group, Professional bodies (Hotel Catering Institute Management Association, Chartered Institute of Management).
This post is part of HMPPS HQ flexible operational policy resource and the post holder may be flexibly deployed in response to agreed priorities.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Behaviours
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
Technical
• Minimum of an NVQ level 4 in food safety management, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Food Nutrition, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Food Production, Audit/ Compliance Monitoring accreditation and full membership of the Institute of Hospitality Management or equivalent professional body.
• Valid driving license.
Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances
RHA
This role requires working regular unsocial hours and a payment at the current approved organisation rate will be made in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public Holidays.
Post is eligible for RHA
This role requires regularly working unpredictable and unsocial hours and be on call to attend their place of work at anytime. A 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evening, nights, weekends and Bank / Public holidays.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.
If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.
The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.
Benefits
Annual Leave
-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.
Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays
-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment
Pension
-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Work Life Balance
HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ
Season Ticket Advance
-After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work
Childcare Vouchers
For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
Training
HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes
-There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts
-All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles
Eligibility
-All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
-All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS
-All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
- To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.
For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please see our Disability Confident Scheme Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
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Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.
We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.
Application form stage assessments
Minimum of an NVQ level 4 in food safety management, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Food Nutrition, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Food Production, Audit/ Compliance Monitoring accreditation and full membership of the Institute of Hospitality Management or equivalent professional body. - 250 word limit
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Interview stage assessments
Minimum of an NVQ level 4 in food safety management, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Food Nutrition, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Food Production, Audit/ Compliance Monitoring accreditation and full membership of the Institute of Hospitality Management or equivalent professional body.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
· UK nationals
· nationals of the Republic of Ireland
· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
This Vacancy is closed to applications.