Chef

Job overview

Chef

Permanent role - 21 Hours per week

Professionally responsible for all aspects of food production and delivery to the Trust’s patients, staff and visitors. Particular emphasis will be placed on food quality and adherence to standard recipes and methods. He/she should also understand the relative application of cooking procedure including cook chill/cook freeze, correct seasoning, flavouring, consistency, texture and the promotion of both interesting and attractive ideas of presenting food.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

To foster and maintain close working relationships with key groups of staff such as supervisors, store person, restaurant staff etc. To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by providing information and statements. To assist management in delivering the departmental training policy, by attending training sessions as and when required. To assist management in maintaining good working relationships with external agencies i.e. Environmental Health To have a comprehensive knowledge and experience of food production and service systems. To assist management maintain financial control of the catering services within the Trust by ensuring that standard recipes and methods are adhered to, that an effective stock control and issue policy is followed and that wastage is kept to a minimum. Ensure safe and secure receipt, storage and use of all commodities including an effective stock control procedure. Maintains the Trust’s premises and equipment in a hygienic manner and in good repair. To embrace schemes and approaches that make staff feel valued which will encourage high levels of motivation and performance. Good knowledge of food safety legislation, food service standards, and other health and safety implications of food services. Plays an important role in the delivery of the Trust’s food production service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.