Job summary
POST & HOURS:
Post: Chef
There are 2 positions available
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Tamarind
Salary: £24795.62
Ideally you will have experience of providing catering services within an NHS environment and sound understanding of infection prevention and control, COSHH, and current food hygiene
Main duties of the job
Responsible for performing general catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas including the service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, toast and beverages. To assist with temperature recording of all food. Including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training
About us
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.
Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.
For more information visit:www.ssl-delivermore.com
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
The post holder is responsible for ensuring they comply with current good practice in informing/updating all members of the multi-disciplinary team, their colleagues, service users etc. of current work in progress.Operational/Technical Activities
INDIVIDUAL.
Responsible for engaging in the appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies. .Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the senior Catering Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post.It is everyones responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
FINANCE.
Responsible for handling cash and operating cash register including balance and banking allmonies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
The post holder is responsible for ensuring they comply with current good practice in informing/updating all members of the multi-disciplinary team, their colleagues, service users etc. of current work in progress.Operational/Technical Activities
INDIVIDUAL.
Responsible for engaging in the appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies. .Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the senior Catering Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post.It is everyones responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
FINANCE.
Responsible for handling cash and operating cash register including balance and banking allmonies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. NVQ1 / 2 Hospitality Catering. COSHH training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a catering environment.
- Experience of handling cash & using cash register
Desirable
- Basic food preparation Food Service Customer care Experience of working in an NHS environment
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good standard of oral and written communication.
- Understanding of the importance/relevance of good basic hygiene.
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Able to work a flexible shift pattern, which may include unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. NVQ1 / 2 Hospitality Catering. COSHH training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a catering environment.
- Experience of handling cash & using cash register
Desirable
- Basic food preparation Food Service Customer care Experience of working in an NHS environment
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good standard of oral and written communication.
- Understanding of the importance/relevance of good basic hygiene.
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Able to work a flexible shift pattern, which may include unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays
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.
