Chef

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is based at the Hospice in Loughborough. No need for Travel. Hours of work This role will be 9:00 am 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work is required every other weekend on a rota basis (2 days off in the week if worked a weekend). About the role To assist in the day to day catering facility at Rainbows Hospice, ensuring the highest quality food preparation and provision for the organisation, which is cost effective, and meets the individual dietary needs and requests of the children, young people and families, staff volunteers and visitors. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): To ensure that a comprehensive menu for families, children and staff is prepared reflecting the flexibility and sensitivity that may be required. To liaise with the Care Team staff and parents and young people regarding special diets, considering the dietary, cultural or religious needs and preferences of the children, young people and families staying at the hospice. To maintain the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) management system in place, with ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance and standards are maintained. To maintain all kitchen equipment in a clean and safe manner, reporting any incidents to the Catering Manager/Head of Estates & Facilities. To be responsible for advance preparation of menus and food to cover annual leave/days off and sickness, and arrange suitable cover with other dept. team members, agency chef and/or care team staff as necessary. Further responsibilities in the role of a Chef at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description. Essential Requirements NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene. Experience of managing a kitchen. Understanding of Food Safety Regulations. Ability to prepare fresh meals from scratch with fresh ingredients. Evidence of knowledge of catering for special diets. Desirable Requirements NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety & Hygiene or working towards this qualification. Experience of catering for events. Evidence of knowledge of allergies and intolerances. High standard of knowledge in desserts and cakes. Working knowledge of HACCAP, COSHH & Health and Safety regulations Knowledge of dietary intake for patients at end of life, or very serious illness. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification. Our Benefits include: Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme. Bupa Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to occupational health. Contributory pension scheme or salary sacrifice pension scheme. Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Lisa Stout, Catering Manager, on lisa.stout@rainbows.co.uk To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety & Hygiene or working towards this qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a kitchen
• Understanding of Food Safety Regulations
• Ability to prepare fresh meals from scratch with fresh ingredients
• Evidence of knowledge of catering for special diets.
• Experience of conducting routine monitoring checks and recording findings

Desirable

• Experience of catering for events
• Evidence of knowledge of allergies and intolerances.
• High standard of knowledge in desserts and cakes
• Working knowledge of HACCAP, COSHH & Health and Safety regulations
• Knowledge of dietary intake for patients at end of life, or very serious illness.
• High standards of cleanliness and Due Diligence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)