Job summary
Eaglestone Restaurant Chef
Department: Hotel Services Restaurant Catering Team
Band: 3, £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, working 5 days out of 7 Monday to Sunday working on a Rotational basis. all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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.
You can expect a warm welcome, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviors.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 11 November 2024
Main duties of the job
ResponsibilitiesPrepare 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.
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.
About us
NHS Staff Survey: Best in the country in the Motivation (7.39/10) and Involvement (7.21/10) sub-themes of Staff Engagement.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the preparation, weighing, portioning of all food.
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
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the preparation, weighing, portioning of all food.
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
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
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
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
- Understand Health and safety principles
- Work under pressure to meet service times
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
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
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
- Understand Health and safety principles
- Work under pressure to meet service times
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
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.
