Job summary
Hotel Services Restaurant Catering Team
Eaglestone Restaurant Chef
Band 3 -£22,816 - £24,336 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week working 5 days out of 7 Monday to Sunday working on a Rotational basis.
We care for patients and care for our staff, if you would like to be part of a fast-paced busy in-house restaurant team then this is a good position for you.
Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and evening meals to staff visitors and patients, as our Chef you will play a vital role in ensuring our strict standards of food hygiene are met and completed daily.
You will work with a passionate chef team cooking from scratch with high standards and a passion for food. The team is led by a Head chef and a Catering Manager with Michelin starred food background.
We are passionate about food at MK and have high standards, we are looking for a Chef to strengthen our team ,if you love cooking and have flair and are self-motivated ,then this is the environment for you.
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food according to planned menu, using standard recipes at the prescribed times, including the provision of special diets.
Exercise portion control following recipes guidelines achieving correct nutritional values, meeting strict hygiene rules and complete all legal documentation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the preparation and cooking of meals for patients and staff, ensuring that high standards of quality and food safety are maintained at all times.
Post holders will ensure a high standard of service delivery in relation to catering service functions. Post holders will be required to work with high regard to food safety legislation and in accordance with the departments HACCP procedures.
Post holder should be compliant with budgets and nutrition standards and to ensure good quality food for patients' staff and visitors.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Organise and plan own work according to work schedules and rotas
2. Prepare and cook food according to planned menu, using standard recipes at the prescribed times, including the provision of special diets.
3. Exercise portion control following recipes guidelines achieving correct nutritional values
4. Prepare food for patients when required. Work with the catering team Mangers to assist in any referral of special diets from Dietetic department.
5. Assist in ordering of kitchen supplies in liaison with the stores Manager and Head chef.
6. Assist in the preparation, weighing, portioning of all food.
7. The employee is expected to be familiar and trained with the relevant hygiene and safety legislation relating to kitchen areas and attend relevant refresher training arranged by the department.
Ideal Candidate
- Good command of the English language with a passion for food and cooking and be able to liaise closely with all staff.
- Awareness of food & hygiene standards
- Must have a 'Can do' attitude.
- Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a close small team.
- Physically fit and able to meet the high pressure demands of a busy kitchen.
- Previous catering and classically trained skills are essential for this role.
- Be aware that this is a hospital environment and at times you will come in to contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Organise and plan own work according to work schedules and rotas
2. Prepare and cook food according to planned menu, using standard recipes at the prescribed times, including the provision of special diets.
3. Exercise portion control following recipes guidelines achieving correct nutritional values
4. Prepare food for patients when required. Work with the catering team Mangers to assist in any referral of special diets from Dietetic department.
5. Assist in ordering of kitchen supplies in liaison with the stores Manager and Head chef.
6. Assist in the preparation, weighing, portioning of all food.
7. The employee is expected to be familiar and trained with the relevant hygiene and safety legislation relating to kitchen areas and attend relevant refresher training arranged by the department.
Ideal Candidate
- Good command of the English language with a passion for food and cooking and be able to liaise closely with all staff.
- Awareness of food & hygiene standards
- Must have a 'Can do' attitude.
- Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a close small team.
- Physically fit and able to meet the high pressure demands of a busy kitchen.
- Previous catering and classically trained skills are essential for this role.
- Be aware that this is a hospital environment and at times you will come in to contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good basic education at GCSE level
- Food hygiene certification level 3 or willingness to work towards
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent
- Advanced food hygiene processes
- Understanding of dietary requirements
Desirable
- Allergen certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous restaurant experience
- Previous NHS catering experience or large catering establishment
- Chef experience in industry
Desirable
- Pastry chef catering experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good understanding of cooking principles
- Demonstrate good understanding of food safety
- Physically fit and able to stand most of the day
- Good communication skills and customer service
- Ability to priorities and organize own work
Desirable
- Literate with basic IT skills
- Read and understand written documentation
- Verbally communicate with people
- Work under pressure to meet service times
- Understand Health and safety principles
Personal and people development
Essential
- Punctual
- Understand Health and safety principles
- Understand COSHH
Desirable
- Presentable
- Work in large teams
- Able to work in Hot and cold environments
- Ability to be a trend setter
Communication
Essential
- Good written communication
- Good verbal communication
- Communicate with staff and provide training
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good basic education at GCSE level
- Food hygiene certification level 3 or willingness to work towards
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent
- Advanced food hygiene processes
- Understanding of dietary requirements
Desirable
- Allergen certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous restaurant experience
- Previous NHS catering experience or large catering establishment
- Chef experience in industry
Desirable
- Pastry chef catering experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good understanding of cooking principles
- Demonstrate good understanding of food safety
- Physically fit and able to stand most of the day
- Good communication skills and customer service
- Ability to priorities and organize own work
Desirable
- Literate with basic IT skills
- Read and understand written documentation
- Verbally communicate with people
- Work under pressure to meet service times
- Understand Health and safety principles
Personal and people development
Essential
- Punctual
- Understand Health and safety principles
- Understand COSHH
Desirable
- Presentable
- Work in large teams
- Able to work in Hot and cold environments
- Ability to be a trend setter
Communication
Essential
- Good written communication
- Good verbal communication
- Communicate with staff and provide training
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
