Job summary
To work in a supported learning environment to undertake a development programme leading to a National Standard as part of an apprenticeship programme. To develop the skills and knowledge required to complete the programme end point assessment to secure employment and progress in their career in the future.
You will be trained to develop skills, knowledge, and behaviours of special and therapeutic diets as well as religious, ethnic, and other dietary needs. You will also develop and gain a good knowledge of our production systems as well as health and safety within the workplace.
You will assist our chefs and kitchen assistants with food production for all areas including kitchens, wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. You will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. You will also always act in a manner that upholds the Trust's values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
This would ideally suit a candidate age from 16-18 looking to start their career within catering environment.
To qualify for the apprenticeship role the minimum criteria is:-
- You must have GCSE in English and Maths
- Have not completed an apprenticeship at the same level and sector in the past.
- You do not have a Degree in a similar or same subject
Main duties of the job
To undertake a development programme leading to anApprenticeship Standard as part of an employedapprenticeship within the agreed timescales.
To actively participate in a development plan which will beregularly reviewed with the line manager and trainingprovider and progress to achieving the end pointassessment.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop effective communication skills to ensure an accurate exchange of information to the wider estates & facilities teams.
Develop a range of customer service skills to gain an understanding of individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service.
Undertake all work allocated by chefs under supervision.
To assist the catering team meet all required deadlines set by back of house team leaders or catering managers.
With support from the chefs ensure foods are wholesome and safe.
Full training on the preparation of raw meat, fish, and poultry, including weighing, traying up into containers and labelling correctly and paying attention to prevent any risk of cross contamination.
Support chefs with general preparation of all bakery items for both staff visitor and patient menus.
Cooking of food as per standard recipes up to the required departmental standards, following daily menus and production lists using a variety of traditional cooking methods, maintaining the National Good Food Standards.
Cooking of food for adhoc events under supervision.
Under supervision ensure sufficient food is prepared for each meal whilst ensuring minimal waste.
Full training on the preparation and production of salad items, sandwiches, and buffets as required for all service areas.
Training and qualifications to ensure hygiene regulations are adhered to whilst paying particular attention to temperatures of food during storage, preparation, cooking and service.
Always demonstrating diligence.
Learning and understanding how to comply with all organisational and departmental procedures and policies.
Health and safety
Support given to report any defective equipment or health and safety hazards.
Escalate to a manager if necessary.
Support the catering teams and contribute to the continued development of the Catering Department.
Maintain and develop own competence
Undertakes any training deemed necessary by the Trust or catering management team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop effective communication skills to ensure an accurate exchange of information to the wider estates & facilities teams.
Develop a range of customer service skills to gain an understanding of individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service.
Undertake all work allocated by chefs under supervision.
To assist the catering team meet all required deadlines set by back of house team leaders or catering managers.
With support from the chefs ensure foods are wholesome and safe.
Full training on the preparation of raw meat, fish, and poultry, including weighing, traying up into containers and labelling correctly and paying attention to prevent any risk of cross contamination.
Support chefs with general preparation of all bakery items for both staff visitor and patient menus.
Cooking of food as per standard recipes up to the required departmental standards, following daily menus and production lists using a variety of traditional cooking methods, maintaining the National Good Food Standards.
Cooking of food for adhoc events under supervision.
Under supervision ensure sufficient food is prepared for each meal whilst ensuring minimal waste.
Full training on the preparation and production of salad items, sandwiches, and buffets as required for all service areas.
Training and qualifications to ensure hygiene regulations are adhered to whilst paying particular attention to temperatures of food during storage, preparation, cooking and service.
Always demonstrating diligence.
Learning and understanding how to comply with all organisational and departmental procedures and policies.
Health and safety
Support given to report any defective equipment or health and safety hazards.
Escalate to a manager if necessary.
Support the catering teams and contribute to the continued development of the Catering Department.
Maintain and develop own competence
Undertakes any training deemed necessary by the Trust or catering management team.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Understanding of Cookery
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate / give evidence of Behaviors Consistent with Trusts Values and Behaviors
Skills
Essential
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE level grade F - A* or GCSE grade 1 - 9 or Functional Skills at level 1 or above
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Understanding of Cookery
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate / give evidence of Behaviors Consistent with Trusts Values and Behaviors
Skills
Essential
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE level grade F - A* or GCSE grade 1 - 9 or Functional Skills at level 1 or above
Desirable
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).
