Job summary
We are looking for a Chef to join our Catering Team at The Wells Road Hospital. If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff and visitors then we would love to hear from you.
We have a position available working 6 hours a day, 30 hours a week (including working weekends and bank holidays). Shifts are between 7:00am and 6:30pm, the pattern will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of the patient, staff or visitors 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 hygienelegislation.
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job 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 this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job 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 this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
- Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and catering services
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified chef
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Allergen awareness
- Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens
Desirable
- Experience in ordering of supplies
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety
- Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
- Due diligence/HACCP
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
- Knowledge of food legislation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Experience of quality monitoring of food production
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills
Training
Essential
- C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
- Level 3 Food Safety certificate
- Computer literate
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Comply to personal appearance standards and personal protective equipment (staff uniform)
Desirable
- To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust
Physical requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
- Frequent requirement to exert physical effort To handle food consumables and larger catering equipment
- To move light furniture items during cleaning
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
- Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and catering services
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified chef
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Allergen awareness
- Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens
Desirable
- Experience in ordering of supplies
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety
- Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
- Due diligence/HACCP
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
- Knowledge of food legislation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Experience of quality monitoring of food production
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills
Training
Essential
- C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
- Level 3 Food Safety certificate
- Computer literate
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Comply to personal appearance standards and personal protective equipment (staff uniform)
Desirable
- To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust
Physical requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
- Frequent requirement to exert physical effort To handle food consumables and larger catering equipment
- To move light furniture items during cleaning
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
