BANK Chef

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide well prepared and presented food for patients, visitors and staff. Candidates will work autonomously preparing and serving a pre-agreed menu to the standards set by the Head Chef. Responsibilities include food preparation and cleaning of all equipment and appliances.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food for all meals in line with agreed menus, making constant provision for special dietary requirements.

Achieve and maintain the highest standard of food presentation, quality and portion control.

Maintain the kitchen, storage and food preparation areas to the approved standard of hygiene by adhering to a planned cleaning schedule.

Ensure stocks in freezers, refrigerators and other stores used in rotation so that storage times are not exceeded.

Ensure that kitchen utensils are washed and the dishwasher effectively operated to maintain the continuing and satisfactory operation of the catering service.

Support the Head Chef as requested in ordering of provisions and stock control.

Management

Supervise any staff and/or volunteers working in the kitchen area to ensure a high standard of personal hygiene is maintained at all times.

Support the Head Chef in maintaining a cost effective approach to the catering service with planned menus and ordering of provisions being within the approved budget.

Liaise with the Head Chef in duty rota preparation, monitoring provisions, orders and deliveries, taking responsibility for these issues during the head Chefs absence on Annual or Sick Leave.

Qualifications

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, or NVQ 2/3 accredited food handling & hygiene certificate or equivalent.

General Responsibilties

Work to maintain the values, vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and/or 2 Food Handling & Hygiene Certificate or equivalents.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a commercial kitchen.
• Working in a healthcare environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteers

Skills, knowledge, abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work independently or in a team

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Enjoys working with people
• Able to undertake work at weekends

Desirable

• Able to undertake work at short notice.
• Able to help cover Christmas period.

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

St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Address

Basil de Ferranti House

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NB

Employer's website

https://www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)