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The Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) delivers training to all Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force service personnel in Supply, Distribution, Driving, Catering, Policing & Guarding and Personnel Administration.

The College is made up of 3 schools; Defence School of Logistics and Administration (DSLA) predominantly based at Worthy Down; Defence School of Policing and Guarding (DSPG) in Southwick Park; and Defence School of Transport (DST) at Leconfield. The college headquarters is also based at Worthy Down – a newly built, modern campus in Hampshire.

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants, ours is a diverse workforce with many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Amy.

This senior role sits within the Food Services Training Wing (FSTW), providing initial and continuation training for our military chefs. DSLA is seeking a Head of Culinary Delivery to ensure our chefs are prepared for their future chef responsibilities and that FSTW remains a Centre of Catering Excellence. As the Head of Culinary Delivery you are responsible for culinary course delivery and maximising and aligning excellence, standards and best practice across trainees and instructors.

The position is advertised at 37 hours per week, with a large proportion of the work being office based.

Do you have experience in a catering role? Do you want to work with our Armed Forces? Are you looking to challenge yourself in a dynamic and exciting role where you can make a difference? This role could be just what you are looking for!

The Head of Culinary Delivery at DSLA offers an exciting opportunity to work in a military training environment.

You will drive the Culinary Course Delivery at DSLA - the Centre of Catering Excellence - by training and preparing chefs at all competency levels, and developing and providing direction to make sure we remain relevant in an ever-changing environment.

You will collaborate with senior managers aiding their decision-making through the provision of strategic and specialist oversight ensuring that our training and standards reflect – indeed exceed – that expected from the wider industry. You will lead on instructor and trainee standards and course assessments and work alongside the Futures Cell to drive continuous improvement.

We are seeking applicants who are forward-thinking, are dynamic, have initiative and are able to work proactively and creatively to achieve outcomes. Due to the variety of ranks of Service Personnel (SP) and grades of Civil Servants (CS), applicants will need to be effective communicators and confident to develop trusting working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

We can offer the successful applicant a fantastic opportunity to undertake an MOD funded Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management, allowing the job holder to gain a Level 3 or Level 5 qualification.

Successful applicants would be expected to have the following:

• Chef qualification Level 3 or the equivalent (i.e. 7062).
• Level 3 Food Safety.
• Assessors' qualification.

It is advantageous, though not essential, if applicants hold:

• Level 4 Food Safety.
• Level 4 Health and Safety.
• Teaching Qualification.
• Advanced qualification in culinary skills.
• First Aid at Work - training will be provided.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

As a civil servant working within a tri-service military environment, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The British military prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for UK Defence civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles, including hybrid working
• Use of on-site gym and sports facilities, and the opportunity to participate in site physical training activities and events (subject to insurance)
• Access to a variety of coffee shops and food outlets
• Opportunity to join ‘The Mess’ and (EO and above) attend a variety of events – onsite and externally
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• In Year Reward Schemes
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free on-site parking

Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. They normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

Job contact :

Name :
Thomas Shaves
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[email protected]

Recruitment team

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