Job summary
This role is offered as a development opportunity to progress into the role of a Band 3 Chef.
Specific development objectives will be set and reviewed after 6 months.
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As a member of the Support Services Directorate, to play an active role in the provision of high quality catering service, ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the kitchens and being responsive to the needs of the patients, visitors and staff through the delivery of excellent customer service at all times.
Main duties of the job
- To clean departmental equipment and areas, including storage spaces and temperature controlled areas in accordance with the HACCP system and guidance.
- To assist with basic food preparation; including baguettes, sandwiches, salads, beverages, vegetables and other comparable tasks as directed by the Catering Manager and Head Chef
- To monitor all kitchen areas for signs of pest infestation and to report any such infestations to the Catering Manager to ensure that appropriate measures can be taken to remove the reported pests.
- To ensure that all food waste is disposed of in the food waste machine and that all other waste material is compacted as far as possible and disposed of in the appropriate location.
- To correctly store and use all cleaning materials within the catering department, to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards and in accordance with COSHH regulations.
- To assist with the service of patient meals; loading the food trolleys and ensure that these are delivered at the specified time and plugged into the relevant point on each ward.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To correctly store and use all cleaning materials within the catering department, to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards and in accordance with COSHH regulations.
- To assist with the service of patient meals; loading the food trolleys and ensure that these are delivered at the specified time and plugged into the relevant point on each ward.
- To ensure that all food trolleys are promptly returned to the kitchen, cleared and cleaned following each meal service; ensuring that they are ready for the next meal service as required.
- To manage stock items through agreed systems of rotation, ensuring that all items are in date and stored in accordance with food storage regulations (HACCP).
- To organise own workload on a daily basis, working within scheduling guidelines to ensure that all required tasks are completed each day.
Please note attachments relate to the Band 3 role this position offers the opportunity to progress into.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To correctly store and use all cleaning materials within the catering department, to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards and in accordance with COSHH regulations.
- To assist with the service of patient meals; loading the food trolleys and ensure that these are delivered at the specified time and plugged into the relevant point on each ward.
- To ensure that all food trolleys are promptly returned to the kitchen, cleared and cleaned following each meal service; ensuring that they are ready for the next meal service as required.
- To manage stock items through agreed systems of rotation, ensuring that all items are in date and stored in accordance with food storage regulations (HACCP).
- To organise own workload on a daily basis, working within scheduling guidelines to ensure that all required tasks are completed each day.
Please note attachments relate to the Band 3 role this position offers the opportunity to progress into.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Food Allergen Awareness Training
- Qualification/Certificate in Customer Service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a care or hospital environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Food Allergen Awareness Training
- Qualification/Certificate in Customer Service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a care or hospital environment
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).
