Bank Chef

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Prepare and cook meals to a planned menu using standard recipes at set times, ensuring accurate portion control and correct nutritional values. Prepare patient meals as required and liaise with Catering Team Leaders regarding special dietary referrals from the Dietetic Department.

Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in line with current legislation, assured safe catering practices, and the agreed Catering HACCP plan. Keep all work areas and equipment clean and hygienic, ensuring safe working practices and completion of all required documentation.

Use equipment correctly, report faults to Estates, and ensure assistants' work meets required standards, referring issues to senior staff where necessary. Report accidents, incidents, stock discrepancies, and any hygiene concerns promptly to the Supervisor or Catering Manager.

Maintain professional communication with wards and departmental staff, attend required training, and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role. Report any grievance, disciplinary, or welfare matters to the line manager

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.