Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills
- Training
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
- Knowledge
Working knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge
Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
- Knowledge
Due diligence/HACCP
- Experience
Experience of quality monitoring of food production
- Experience
Allergen awareness
- Experience
Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens
- Experience
Experience as a qualified chef
- Qualifications
City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
- Qualifications
Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and catering services
- Values & Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- Values & Behaviours
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
- Contractual Requirements
Comply to personal appearance standards and personal protective equipment (staff uniform)
- Contractual Requirements
To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Computer skills
- Training
Level 3 Food Safety certificate
- Knowledge
Knowledge of food legislation
- Experience
Experience in ordering of supplies
- Experience
Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
Job overview
We are looking for a chef to join our catering team on a 6 month fixed term basis with the potential of extending to 12 months. If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, then we would love to hear from you.
The position is working over 7 days, 35 hours a week (including working weekends and bank holidays). Shifts are between 7.30am-3pm and 10.30am-6pm on a rota pattern.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of the patient meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations
To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.
Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and Catering services
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
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.
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This advert is for Chef with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Retford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Chef role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (potential to extend to 12 months if required). The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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