About this role
Job summary Chef Permanent role - 21 Hours per week
Professionally responsible for all aspects of food production and delivery to the Trust's patients, staff and visitors. Particular emphasis will be placed on food quality and adherence to standard recipesand methods. He/she should also understand the relative application of cooking procedure including cook chill/cook freeze, correct seasoning, flavouring, consistency, texture and the promotion of both interesting and attractive ideas of presenting food.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
To foster and maintain close working relationships with key groups of staff such as supervisors, store person, restaurant staff etc. To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by providing information and statements.To assist management in delivering the departmental training policy, by attending training sessions as and when required.To assist management in maintaining good working relationships with external agencies i.e. Environmental HealthTo have a comprehensive knowledge and experience of food production and service systems.To assist management maintain financial control of the catering services within the Trust by ensuring that standard recipes and methods are adhered to, that an effective stock control and issue policy is followed and that wastage is kept to a minimum. Ensure safe and secure receipt, storage and use of all commodities including an effective stock control procedure.Maintains the Trust's premises and equipment in a hygienic manner and in good repair.To embrace schemes and approaches that make staff feel valued which will encourage high levels of motivation and performance.Good knowledge of food safety legislation, food service standards, and other health and safety implications of food services.Plays an important role in the delivery of the Trust's food production service.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional Chef Qualification e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ Basic Food Hygiene Award
Desirable
Intermediate Food Hygiene Award IOSH Managing Safely
Experience Essential
Proven track record of effective stock control Proven track record of achieving targets Proven track record of working with dietitians and understanding of different diets required within a hospital environment
Desirable
Proven track record of effectively supervising catering services and of achieving good standards.
Skills Essential
Working knowledge of food safety legislation/NHS Food Service Standards Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and customer care techniques Experience in planning and delivering training to staff Excellent Food Production Skills Good Industrial Relation Skills Good skills in using, interpreting and presenting reports Good negotiation and communication skills Strong Leadership Skills
Desirable
Skills in planning and undertaking risk assessments of complex activities
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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside & Glossop Integrated Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-U-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)