Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic,
self-motivated and committed individual to influence and contribute as part of
the award winning Catering Services team at Darlington Memorial Hospital .
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated
people to become a part of our team for the safe production of over 17,000
meals per week within a Central Production Unit(CPU) .
Successful applicants
will be expected to display their ability to operate in a very busy environment
whilst displaying Impeccable hygiene standards, knowledge and practices.
The successful applicant will have :
A good
knowledge of catering practices and procedures will be required which may have
been gained in a similar hospital environment or in the catering private
sector.
Sound
knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
Good knowledge of ingredient recipes and associated
allergens will also be essential.
Demonstrate
a can do attitude
Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
Main duties of the job
The Assistant cook
role will be expected to deliver high quality and professional catering services to both staff and visitors
and external contracts from the Central
Production Unit (CPU) at Darlington Memorial Hospital
This role would be expected to follow the duties laid out by
the Food Production Manager for the day to day production of cook chill food
products and to ensure the accurate preparation, cooking and batching of food
products in preparation for blast chilling whilst ensuring that the appropriate
record keeping is maintained whilst working in a safe hygienic manner.
A friendly and approachable manner is essential
as well as an individual who is willing to have a can do attitude on the
delivery of a first class Catering ServiceT
About us
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.
SCL 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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
When
required, to work under the direction of the Food Production Supervisor, in the
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 cook chill/freeze 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 Catering 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
catering 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 Food Production Manager/Supervisor to
ensure that any remedial work is carried out.
To assist
in the general cleaning of equipment in accordance with agreed cleaning
schedules.
To comply
with cleaning schedules as specified
To
display a high standard of personal hygiene
Job description
Job responsibilities
When
required, to work under the direction of the Food Production Supervisor, in the
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 cook chill/freeze 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 Catering 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
catering 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 Food Production Manager/Supervisor to
ensure that any remedial work is carried out.
To assist
in the general cleaning of equipment in accordance with agreed cleaning
schedules.
To comply
with cleaning schedules as specified
To
display a high standard of personal hygiene
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Natural & enthusiastic staff member(E)
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff (E)
- Effective interpersonal skills (E)
-
- Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. (E)
-
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change(E)
-
- Good manual dexterity, physical fitness(E)
-
- Good timekeeping(E)
-
- Basic numeracy(E)
- Basic Keyboard skills (E)
-
- Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations (E)
- Effective interpersonal skills (E)
Desirable
- Clean Driving licence (D)
Qualifications
Essential
- 706/1 or equivalent (E)
- Food allergen certificate level 2 (E)
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy (E0
- Basic keyboard skills (E)
Desirable
- 706/2 or equivalent (D)
- Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it (D)
- Customer care experience
- COSHH (D)
- Health & safety (D)
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work shifts and weekends and have flexibility to needs of the service(E)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills (E)
- Experience of working within a kitchen environment(E)
- Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.(E)
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Natural & enthusiastic staff member(E)
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff (E)
- Effective interpersonal skills (E)
-
- Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. (E)
-
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change(E)
-
- Good manual dexterity, physical fitness(E)
-
- Good timekeeping(E)
-
- Basic numeracy(E)
- Basic Keyboard skills (E)
-
- Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations (E)
- Effective interpersonal skills (E)
Desirable
- Clean Driving licence (D)
Qualifications
Essential
- 706/1 or equivalent (E)
- Food allergen certificate level 2 (E)
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy (E0
- Basic keyboard skills (E)
Desirable
- 706/2 or equivalent (D)
- Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it (D)
- Customer care experience
- COSHH (D)
- Health & safety (D)
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work shifts and weekends and have flexibility to needs of the service(E)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills (E)
- Experience of working within a kitchen environment(E)
- Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.(E)
Desirable
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.
