Job summary
We are recruiting fora Bank Chefwho wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
The post holder is required to work in a busy industrial kitchen. They will be exposed to heat, cold and noise on a daily basis. The position requires the post holder to be on their feet for the whole of their shift and exercise manual dexterity.
The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food & beverage services across the hospital site. The services provide in excess of 8,000 meals per week to almost 300 hospital beds and various
Main duties of the job
The post holder will effectively provide day-to-day operational supervision within the Kitchen to Porters, Catering Assistants and Tray Service Staff. To carry out the preparation and cooking of meals for patients and staff, ensuring that high standards of quality and safety are always maintained. To work in accordance with the departmental HACCP procedures and current food safety legislation.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values areCompassion,Accountable,Respect andEveryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
About us
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident employer and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We service a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users. Every day brings a fresh challenge to our staff and being part of our island gives you the opportunity to work as one cohesive team.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. There is a regional airport at Southampton, with flights to many European destinations as well as UK mainland cities The island offers our visitors and residents an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to work in a busy industrial kitchen. They will be exposed to heat, cold and noise on a daily basis. The position requires the post holder to be on their feet for the whole of their shift and exercise manual dexterity.
The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food & beverage services across the hospital site. The services provide in excess of 8,000 meals per week to almost 300 hospital beds and various departments within the Trust. In addition a Staff & Visitor Restaurant are operated on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to work in a busy industrial kitchen. They will be exposed to heat, cold and noise on a daily basis. The position requires the post holder to be on their feet for the whole of their shift and exercise manual dexterity.
The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food & beverage services across the hospital site. The services provide in excess of 8,000 meals per week to almost 300 hospital beds and various departments within the Trust. In addition a Staff & Visitor Restaurant are operated on site.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above
- City and Guilds 7061/2 Or NVQ equivalent L2 Food Safety Award Dietary Cooking Certificate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy catering environment.
- Proven ability to work without constant supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of working in large scale catering.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
- Detailed knowledge of large scale catering production techniques using traditional methods.
Physical
Essential
- Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding. Able to move around the organisation, visiting wards & departments.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above
- City and Guilds 7061/2 Or NVQ equivalent L2 Food Safety Award Dietary Cooking Certificate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy catering environment.
- Proven ability to work without constant supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of working in large scale catering.
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
- Detailed knowledge of large scale catering production techniques using traditional methods.
Physical
Essential
- Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding. Able to move around the organisation, visiting wards & departments.
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).
