Chef

Job overview

Job summary

Being one of the largest specialist Orthopaedic units in Europe, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital truly offers a unique experience for staff.

We are looking to recruit an experienced chef who will provide valuable food preparation and cooking services within our cook fresh production kitchen. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-respected and busy team, within a trust that strives on excellence.

We are looking for confident, experienced, and autonomous individuals who will share and respect our values, someone who is engaging, enthusiastic and organised.

You will receive  Trust food safety and allergen training, alongside other mandatory training essential to role training. The catering service provides a high-quality service to patients, staff and visitors to our hospital and maintains the highest standards in customer care.

The chef will be a multi-skilled person working within a team. It may be necessary for you to work in different sections of the Catering Department:

• Main Production Kitchen
• Café Royale (Retail Services)
• Main Catering Stores

For an informal conversation or to ask a question, please contact the facilities manager: [email protected]

Job description

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including food preparation, food production, cleaning, cash handling and meal service duties. You should be equipped with excellent customer service skills and preferably have NHS or care sector food production experience. You will need local training on the Completion of audit forms and other catering associated food safety, financial policy & procedures.

We have a 9-month fixed term full-time position available.

The working pattern (hours of work) will rotate to meet the service demands with adequate notice given to the suitable candidate - shift times will commence from 07:00 through to 19:00 This will include weekend working. Hours and shift patterns to be agreed if successful at Interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

C & G 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent

Allergen Awareness qualification

Experience

Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment

Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation.

Understands the importance of Hygiene standards. Understand the principles of HACCP & principles of cross contamination /prevention.

Skills and knowledge

Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations.

You have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene

Ability to work with minimum  supervision

Knowledge of health and safety

Infection control (cross contamination Awareness)

Able to provide a customer focussed service

Good  communication skills both written and verbal in English.

Personal qualities

Essential:

• Must demonstrate a pleasant, helpful disposition always.
• Must be trustworthy, punctual and have a flexible approach to work including the ability to change shifts at short notice.
• Must be able to provide an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Patients, Visitors, and hospital staff.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for to work alongside a highly skilled and professional team. You must be flexible and work a varied shift pattern which includes weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday working).

We look forward to hearing from you!