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Retail Chef

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

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Job summary

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) /CDD Services are a wholly owned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). SCL/CDD Services provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement services to CDDFT.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within SCL/CDD Services for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence and contribute as part of the Catering Team at University Hospital of North Durham.

The Chefs role is expected to deliver high quality and professional catering services to both staff and visitors within the Retail department at University Hospital of North Durham. We are searching for an individual who is willing to put their own flare on the delivery of a first class service within the Retail department. The successful candidate should preferably have previous experience within a retail or catering environment. All successful post holders will hold a Level 2 certificate in Food Hygeine or be willing to work towards gaining the certificate.

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders will be expected to follow the duties laid out by the Catering Management Team for the day to day catering of Retail Services to both staff and visitors and to ensure that a high quality and cost effective service is provided at all times.

A friendly, curteous and approachable manner is essential. The individual must be committed to ensuring high standards of food quality throughout the service, along side delivering first class customer service to both staff and visitors.

About us

CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

  • A Competitive salary
  • Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
  • Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
  • Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
  • Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,953 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-23-0082

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the direction of the Retail Manager for the regeneration and cooking of nutritious and appetizing meals and snacks for staff and visitors, according to planned menu using specified recipes, methods and systems for cook chill catering to the highest possible standards nutritional, temperature, quality, presentation, hygiene and safety and allergen regulations

To be involved in the preparation of all retail and buffet products, adhering strictly to standard recipes, methods and production planning adhered to.

Ensure high standards of food quality from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service, ensuring quality control process throughout.

To be committed for the developing of new menu items for the call bar service

To ensure temperature monitoring and recording of all produced meals/foodstuffs and food storage equipment in accordance with standards as laid down in the Catering Departments Policies and Procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP)

Assist with receipt, quality assurance and stock control of goods received into the retail stores. Correct storage and security of goods, adhering to stock rotation practices in accordance with HACCP.

Assist in Hygiene Audits and Cleaning Schedules inspections for your area of work is completed weekly, liaising with the Catering Supervisor to ensure that any remedial work is carried out.

To assist in the general cleaning of crockery and kitchen utensils using the dishwashing machine and by hand when required.

To comply with cleaning schedules as specified

To display a high standard of personal hygiene

Communication

Co-operating with other members of the Retail Catering Team to maintain and improve the present high standard of food service, for staff and visitors

To deal effectively and courteously with colleagues, patients and staff throughout the organisation and members of the public and to deal with customer complaints and concerns with a high level of customer service and passing these onto your Assistant Retail Service Manager to deal with or for information

Human Resource Management

Attend all relevant training for specified role

Attend staff appraisals and performance reviews, ensuring that you have input in your personal development plans to maximise your potential to meet the department and Trusts aims and objectives.

To ensure that policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the direction of the Retail Manager for the regeneration and cooking of nutritious and appetizing meals and snacks for staff and visitors, according to planned menu using specified recipes, methods and systems for cook chill catering to the highest possible standards nutritional, temperature, quality, presentation, hygiene and safety and allergen regulations

To be involved in the preparation of all retail and buffet products, adhering strictly to standard recipes, methods and production planning adhered to.

Ensure high standards of food quality from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service, ensuring quality control process throughout.

To be committed for the developing of new menu items for the call bar service

To ensure temperature monitoring and recording of all produced meals/foodstuffs and food storage equipment in accordance with standards as laid down in the Catering Departments Policies and Procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP)

Assist with receipt, quality assurance and stock control of goods received into the retail stores. Correct storage and security of goods, adhering to stock rotation practices in accordance with HACCP.

Assist in Hygiene Audits and Cleaning Schedules inspections for your area of work is completed weekly, liaising with the Catering Supervisor to ensure that any remedial work is carried out.

To assist in the general cleaning of crockery and kitchen utensils using the dishwashing machine and by hand when required.

To comply with cleaning schedules as specified

To display a high standard of personal hygiene

Communication

Co-operating with other members of the Retail Catering Team to maintain and improve the present high standard of food service, for staff and visitors

To deal effectively and courteously with colleagues, patients and staff throughout the organisation and members of the public and to deal with customer complaints and concerns with a high level of customer service and passing these onto your Assistant Retail Service Manager to deal with or for information

Human Resource Management

Attend all relevant training for specified role

Attend staff appraisals and performance reviews, ensuring that you have input in your personal development plans to maximise your potential to meet the department and Trusts aims and objectives.

To ensure that policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Successful post holders must have the ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from senior staff. Alongside a flexible approach to work and adaptable to change. They must also have effective interpersonal skills and be able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. A good manual dexterity and physical fitness is essential. Knowledge of food safety and allergen Regulations, COSHH and Health & Safety is essential. Candidates must be enthusiastic and committed to quality customer care and the delivery of that.

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a retail or restaurant environment and cook chill experience is desired but not essential.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Successful post holders must be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. They are required to have a Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it. They will also hold 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Successful post holders will have or be working towards a Level 3 certificate in Food hygiene. Qualifications in Customer Care Experience, Health and Safety and COSHH are desired but not essential.
Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Successful post holders must have the ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from senior staff. Alongside a flexible approach to work and adaptable to change. They must also have effective interpersonal skills and be able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. A good manual dexterity and physical fitness is essential. Knowledge of food safety and allergen Regulations, COSHH and Health & Safety is essential. Candidates must be enthusiastic and committed to quality customer care and the delivery of that.

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a retail or restaurant environment and cook chill experience is desired but not essential.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Successful post holders must be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent. They are required to have a Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it. They will also hold 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Successful post holders will have or be working towards a Level 3 certificate in Food hygiene. Qualifications in Customer Care Experience, Health and Safety and COSHH are desired but not essential.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Facilities

Stuart Wray

Stuart.wray1@nhs.net

01325743070

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,953 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9439-23-0082

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


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