TWS Chef

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for enthusiastic, flexible Chefs to join our Temporary Workforce Services within a Support Services role.

The Support Services covers a wide range of areas and we are looking to recruit people who are happy to go wherever the work is needed, be flexible with the hours and days they can offer.

By working through TWS, you would be entitled to access to mandatory training, NHS pension scheme, and trust benefits for local businesses.

Main duties of the job

Basic food prep making fresh salads and sandwiches and delivering the hot food service. Compliance to the necessary legislation and adhering to policies and procedures is key to the role. Picking and packing orders will require attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Due to the nature of TWS, we are looking for candidates with previous experience within the role.

As a member of TWS, your hours will be flexible. You can choose to work according to your availability, when we have shifts on offer.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

30 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£11.67 an hour + WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

374-TWS-Chef24

Job locations

Cross site

Eastbourne & Hastings

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing meals and special diets in accordance with hospital standards ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing meals and special diets in accordance with hospital standards ensuring all food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of General education
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ in Catering or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a kitchen with Chef role

Desirable

  • COSHH
  • Health and Safety
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of General education
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ in Catering or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a kitchen with Chef role

Desirable

  • COSHH
  • Health and Safety

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Eastbourne & Hastings

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Eastbourne & Hastings

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

TWS Office Supervisor

Ciara Adam

ciara.adam@nhs.net

Date posted

30 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£11.67 an hour + WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

374-TWS-Chef24

Job locations

Cross site

Eastbourne & Hastings

BN21 2UD


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