About this role
Job summary
To prepare, cook and present the highest quality food for the restaurant and in-patient therapeutic diets
Assist with the food service in the restaurant where appropriate.
Prepare foods for Trust Hospitality and other special events
Complete all documentation as detailed in the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) for all stages of storage, preparation and presentation.
Observe safe, correct use and care of equipment and report any defects.
Complete documentation to manage and monitor production and wastage levels
Ensure that the kitchen equipment, stock and associated areas are kept secure at all times, reporting any breaches to your line manager
Main duties of the job
Assist in the promotion and use of sustainable products
To participate fully in the review and development of services to improve both quality and efficiency
Prepare and cook meals, including special diets in accordance with agreed menus, standard recipes and presentation methods.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Food Safety Management City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ 3 equivalent
Desirable
Health & Safety Certificate Full COSHH awareness
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working in a large volume catering environment Experience of working with the general public
Physical Requirements Essential
Health Occupation cleared Ability to work in a busy kitchen environment, standing for extended periods of time, in hot, humid noisy environment, requiring moderate effort for manual
Communication Skills Essential
Good communication skills Good customer service skills
Other Essential
Smart and tidy appearance
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)