Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Worker - Chef

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Job summary

Chef Band 3 Bank Worker PositionThe Catering Services Department of the Dorset County Hospital is seeking to employ a qualified Chef to join our team in providing a service to Patients, Staff and Visitors within the Trust. This is a bank position.Early starts at 06.30 until 14:00 and late finish from 11.30 - 19.30, or 18:00 to 02:00 AM weekends and bank holidays working with enhanced pay (including Christmas & Easter) is required of the post . Therefore, applicants would need to be flexible in the hours worked.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced chef Band 3 to join the Catering Department. As part of the team you will.

  • Maintain the procedures in place for food safety and quality for arange of different dietary requirements within the hospital. Theseinclude handling allergens, religious diets, and modified textures.
  • Work closely with all catering personnel to assist with the running ofthe kitchen and catering department as a whole
  • Ensure that the departments due diligence and HACCP proceduresare met for the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Accurately prepare and develop our dishes and seasonal menus inand amongst the chef team and pass on any ideas or feedback to themanagers.
  • Guide, support and develop new or junior members of the cateringteam.
  • Prepare and cook quality food from raw ingredients for the patients,visitors, and staff of Dorset County Hospital

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-24-C457BANK

Job locations

Dorset County Hosital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a flexible bank position within Catering Services and would involve the successful applicants to work as part of a team cooking meals and dishes using where possible fresh / local ingredients.

The successful applicants would be able to demonstrate a desire for good food, cookery and customer care skills and be able to undertake on-line training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a flexible bank position within Catering Services and would involve the successful applicants to work as part of a team cooking meals and dishes using where possible fresh / local ingredients.

The successful applicants would be able to demonstrate a desire for good food, cookery and customer care skills and be able to undertake on-line training.

Person Specification

Education Qulifications Traini

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2
  • Food Safety Level 3

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 NVQ Level 3 Or equivalent experience
  • Advanced Food Hygiene Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Knowledge of special medical diets
  • Knowledge of allergens
  • 3 years in industry or 2 years college

Desirable

  • 3 years in industry or 2 years college

Skills Abilities Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good understanding of cooking principles.
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of food safety.
  • Demonstrates experience of teamwork
  • Understands Health & Safety principles
Person Specification

Education Qulifications Traini

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2
  • Food Safety Level 3

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 NVQ Level 3 Or equivalent experience
  • Advanced Food Hygiene Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Knowledge of special medical diets
  • Knowledge of allergens
  • 3 years in industry or 2 years college

Desirable

  • 3 years in industry or 2 years college

Skills Abilities Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good understanding of cooking principles.
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of food safety.
  • Demonstrates experience of teamwork
  • Understands Health & Safety principles

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hosital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hosital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Chef

Wayne Fowell

wayne.fowell@dchft.nhs.uk

01305254209

Details

Date posted

22 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-24-C457BANK

Job locations

Dorset County Hosital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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