Job summary
Can you bring your Chef skills and knowledge to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
This is a full time, permanent position based at Highbury Hospital in Nottingham.
Some areas of Highbury Hospital form part of a significant long-term contract held between Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and a private organisation called Highbury Healthcare Ltd. The contract is referred to as Private Finance Initiative or PFI for short.
Under this contract the Facilities Services are sub-contracted to Aramark and although employment is with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as an NHS employee, day-to-day management is seconded under the 'Retained Staff Agreement' of the PFI contract to Aramark.
We offer an attractive salary working Monday to Sunday following a rota with shifts from 06.30am until 14.30pm and 10.00am until 18.00pm. Enhancements are paid for overtime and weekend working.
Essential Criteria - City & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent (or working towards), basic food hygiene certificate (or working towards).
Main duties of the job
Providing food for patients, visitors and staff.
Providing food for hospitality.
Meeting nutritional requirements and completing quality records as required.
Ensuring preparation of food is carried out in a safe and hygienic manner.
Managing a small team of catering assistants.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organising and planning work according to recipes
Preparing and cooking dishes to a planned menu using standardised recipes at the prescribed time.
Exercising portion control.
Assisting in the service of food in the staff dining room if required.
Accepting responsibility in the absence of senior members of staff.
Ensuring that work areas are kept in a clean and hygienic state and that good hygiene practices are observed.
Maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.
Cooperating with other members of the team to maintain a high standard of catering.
Preparation of food for hospitality or other functions.
Undertaking training as required.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organising and planning work according to recipes
Preparing and cooking dishes to a planned menu using standardised recipes at the prescribed time.
Exercising portion control.
Assisting in the service of food in the staff dining room if required.
Accepting responsibility in the absence of senior members of staff.
Ensuring that work areas are kept in a clean and hygienic state and that good hygiene practices are observed.
Maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.
Cooperating with other members of the team to maintain a high standard of catering.
Preparation of food for hospitality or other functions.
Undertaking training as required.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care 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
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Basic Education
- Basic literacy & numeracy
- City & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent (or work towards)
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or work towards)
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Competent in operating catering equipment and machinery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in high volume retail catering.
- Experience of working in a catering environment in an NHS setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a Catering environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Food Production and Service procedures
- Knowledge of cleaning and catering practices and associated legislation
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of a high Secure setting & patient / client issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to converse tactfully with customers
Desirable
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oMonday to Sunday on a rota system 365 days per year.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Basic Education
- Basic literacy & numeracy
- City & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent (or work towards)
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or work towards)
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Competent in operating catering equipment and machinery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in high volume retail catering.
- Experience of working in a catering environment in an NHS setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a Catering environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Food Production and Service procedures
- Knowledge of cleaning and catering practices and associated legislation
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of a high Secure setting & patient / client issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to converse tactfully with customers
Desirable
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oMonday to Sunday on a rota system 365 days per year.
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.
