Chef
Job Type : Temporary, Full Time
Salary : £11 – £14/hour
Are you an experienced Chef/equivalent?
Have you worked as a Chef/equivalent within the NHS or another healthcare environment?
Are you available to work Tuesday – Saturday working either 11.15am-7.15pm, 9.30am-5.30pm or 6.00am-2.00pm?
Do you have a Food Hygiene Certificate? (This is required, however, may be completed via our client if necessary)
Do you meet the criteria above and are you available to start employment immediately, if offered?
Your World Healthcare is a leading specialist healthcare recruitment agency, placing a range of healthcare professionals into Non-Clinical and Clinical positions Nationwide. We are currently hiring for an experienced Chef/equivalent to support our healthcare client based in Newport.
Chef
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Job Type: Temporary
Sector: Healthcare
Working environment: Hospital
Duration: Expected to last till minimum of 2 months with possible extension
Travel: None
Remote Working: Not available
Band: 4
Pay Rates:
£11.00 – £12.00 paye per hour
£12.00 – £13.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour
£13.00 – £14.00 umbrella per hour
All of the rates are depending on skills and experience
Working days and hours:
Tuesday to Saturday (these are set days with Sunday and Monday off) working either 11.15am-7.15pm, 9.30am-5.30pm or 6.00am-2.00pm. The successful candidate must be flexible to work either of these shifts.
Rotas will be provided a month in advance.
Job Purpose
As a Chef, you will effectively provide day-to-day operational supervision within the Kitchen to Porters, Catering Assistants and Tray Service Staff.
* You will carry out the preparation and cooking of meals for patients and staff, ensuring that high standards of quality and safety are maintained at all times.
* You will work in accordance with the departmental HACCP procedures and current food safety legislation.
* You will be required to work in a busy industrial kitchen and as part of your role, will be exposed to heat, cold and noise on a daily basis.
* You 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.
As a Chef, this position will see you on your feet for the whole of your shift and exercise manual dexterity.
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.
Duties
* Preparation & and cooking of all meals and menu items including special diets in accordance with the standard recipes & agreed menus.
* Ensure that all dishes are properly cooked and attractively presented and advise and assist with service as required.
* Undertaking food preparation and service in the restaurant areas to include call order service, special dishes on Theme days and for any other special event as required.
* Completion of any quality assurance and departmental food safety/HACCP monitoring or recording as required
* Working at all times in a clean & tidy manner ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene and safety regulations.
* Practice good levels of stock rotation and the correct storage of all perishable items ensuring that all refrigerated and frozen items are stored at the correct temperatures and are date stamped and that they are within their use by date.
* To be trained in the use of all electrical and mechanical equipment to a proficient level and observe the safe, correct use and care of equipment.
* Ensure, by observance and training that all refrigeration equipment operates safely, abiding by HACCP procedures.
* Ensure that all working areas and equipment are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.
* Reporting any defects & maintenance issues.
* Attending hygiene training courses and other training courses as directed to include the successful completion of the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering and subsequent refresher courses.
* Attending & participating in departmental meetings as appropriate.
* Ensuring that the Trust’s procedures are maintained and that policies are adhered to at all times.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Experience working as a Chef/equivalent (preferably within the NHS/Healthcare sector)
* 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
* Experience of working in a busy catering environment.
* Proven ability to work without constant supervision.
* Detailed knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
* Detailed knowledge of large scale catering production techniques using traditional methods.
* Effective communication skills – verbal and written. Must be able to read & understand written instructions, food safety/quality assurance documents and patient menu requirements.
* High standard of interpersonal relationships – liaison with other departments in same organisation
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to interpret menu data.
Apply now to have your application reviewed if you meet the above criteria and wish to be considered
More Information
- Address Newport, Isle of Wight
