Job summary
Victoria Hospital is looking for a Chef Supervisor who is enthusiastic about food and nutrition, that will inspire the team of chefs and catering assistants. We need a motivational team-leader who has the skills and qualifications. You will work 5 days over 7 on a 3 week rota including weekends and Bank holidays. You will work a shift patter of rotating earlies and lates.
We need you to have experience in a similar Chef Supervisor role or be ready to step up into this role. You will be a working supervisor and have a passion for producing food that is nutritionally sound and meets the needs and requirements of our patients, staff and visitors. In this role you are responsible for food safety compliance, you will ensure that we meet the legislation requirement and that our food and hygiene standards are consistently high.
You will give clear direction and communication to your team.
Have a positive 'can do' attitude and ability to keep your team motivated.
Encourage a desire to learn and develop within the team.
Please see the below working hours for the post:
3 week rota working 2 weekends out of 3 on straight shifts.
Shift times
6am to 2pm
11am to 7pm
Main duties of the job
The Chef Supervisor undertakes a key role as a shift leader and motivator of catering staff, standards in the production of patient meals and the restaurant service meals.
Main duties include;
Leading by example and ensuring staff are correctly dressed when on duty in compliance with the department food safety and personal hygiene standards.
Strictly complying with codes of practice for general and personal hygiene.
Knowing and applying the correct procedures in catering staff responsibilities to report any sickness and especially that compliance with the D & V policy.
Ensuring correct use and cleaning of any equipment, or item of plant or machinery, to a high standard of hygiene.
Awareness and compliance with Food Safety systems for Raw & Cooked separation E.g. use of colour coding for knives, cutting boards etc., to avoid cross contamination risks.
Being aware of, following and ensuring catering staffs' compliance with the Health and Safety procedures of the Catering Department and of the Trust.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full duties.
About us
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Enhanced payments are provided for weekends and bank holiday work. Generous annual leave and terms and conditions are provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to the Kitchen Manager for day-to-day duties, consultation,information, and direction or approval as appropriate.Responsible to the Catering Manager for all employment related responsibilities including work performance and conduct.Supervising and directing and giving on the job training to Catering Staff to ensure and maintain standards of food production and quality of meals service, hygiene and cleanliness.Liaising with Restaurant and Patients' Meals Service supervisors and CateringAssistants to ensure continuity of high standards for food service and food quality to the Restaurant and Patients' Meals service points. I.e. checking to confirm that food quality, presentation and temperature meets with department standards.
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.
Shift pattern: 5 days over 7 on a 3 week rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to the Kitchen Manager for day-to-day duties, consultation,information, and direction or approval as appropriate.Responsible to the Catering Manager for all employment related responsibilities including work performance and conduct.Supervising and directing and giving on the job training to Catering Staff to ensure and maintain standards of food production and quality of meals service, hygiene and cleanliness.Liaising with Restaurant and Patients' Meals Service supervisors and CateringAssistants to ensure continuity of high standards for food service and food quality to the Restaurant and Patients' Meals service points. I.e. checking to confirm that food quality, presentation and temperature meets with department standards.
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.
Shift pattern: 5 days over 7 on a 3 week rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Person Specification
Educational Requirements & Qualifications
Essential
- Understands and can Read & Write English Language
- Qualified to City & Guilds (or equivalent NVQ) 706/2 level or have extensive trade employment experience that demonstrates Chef skill level
- Will satisfactorily complete Intermediate Food Hygiene training and achieve qualification within first year of employment
Desirable
- Holding recent Qualification in Food Safety & Hygiene at Intermediate level
- NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management
- Studying for Food Safety qualification to Advanced level
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of food service procedures
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the Workplace
Desirable
- Keen to develop and progress within catering department
- Committed to developing others within the department
Experience & Achievements
Essential
- Previous employment to assure capability to undertake the duties of post.
Desirable
- Experienced in catering industry in similar position with full working knowledge of hygiene & food safety
- Previous or current catering experience with NHS
Person Specification
Educational Requirements & Qualifications
Essential
- Understands and can Read & Write English Language
- Qualified to City & Guilds (or equivalent NVQ) 706/2 level or have extensive trade employment experience that demonstrates Chef skill level
- Will satisfactorily complete Intermediate Food Hygiene training and achieve qualification within first year of employment
Desirable
- Holding recent Qualification in Food Safety & Hygiene at Intermediate level
- NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management
- Studying for Food Safety qualification to Advanced level
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of food service procedures
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the Workplace
Desirable
- Keen to develop and progress within catering department
- Committed to developing others within the department
Experience & Achievements
Essential
- Previous employment to assure capability to undertake the duties of post.
Desirable
- Experienced in catering industry in similar position with full working knowledge of hygiene & food safety
- Previous or current catering experience with NHS
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).
