About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 29.10.26
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 30.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.11.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The post holder will have overall responsibility for preparing, cooking and presenting high quality, nutritious, safe food for including for patients with specific dietary requirements adhering to all hygiene legislation, HACCP principles and Trust policies. This will include looking for ways to develop specialist menus in order to continuously improve the service.
They must build good working relationships with Dietitians, Ward staff and Ward Hospitality Supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the service.
They will be responsible for supervising staff working within the main kitchen
Main duties of the job
The post holder should ensure all policies, procedures and codes of practise relating to Food Safety,Hygiene,Health &Safety and COSHH are adhered to and will ensure that the kitchen is run in line with the HACCP plan
Ensure that the kitchen is run at all times in line with the HACCP plan monitoring that all paperwork required within this and the food hygiene policy are completed by them and the team
Complete all documentation required within the kitchen accurately and in a timely manner. Such as daily recording of special diets, and food hygiene monitoring documents.
Prepare, cook & present food for patients, using high level food preparation skills, providing input to the redesign of menus when reviewed. The postholder must also be able to prepare adhoc and specific therapeutic diets, where exact requirements prescribed by dieticians must be followed and ensure that this is to a high quality standard at all times.
Meet with patients and their carers on request to fully understand specific dietary requirements and ensure that the patient can be offered meals that are suitable for their needs.
Work closely and effectively with other members of the catering team, including ward hospitality, communicating well to ensure patients receive the correct meal to meet their dietary requirements
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder should ensure all policies, procedures and codes of practise relating to Food Safety,Hygiene,Health &Safety and COSHH are adhered to and will ensure that the kitchen is run in line with the HACCP plan
Ensure that the kitchen is run at all times in line with the HACCP plan monitoring that all paperwork required within this and the food hygiene policy are completed by them and the team
Complete all documentation required within the kitchen accurately and in a timely manner. Such as daily recording of special diets, and food hygiene monitoring documents.
Prepare, cook & present food for patients, using high level food preparation skills, providing input to the redesign of menus when reviewed. The postholder must also be able to prepare adhoc and specific therapeutic diets, where exact requirements prescribed by dieticians must be followed and ensure that this is to a high quality standard at all times.
Meet with patients and their carers on request to fully understand specific dietary requirements and ensure that the patient can be offered meals that are suitable for their needs.
Work closely and effectively with other members of the catering team, including ward hospitality, communicating well to ensure patients receive the correct meal to meet their dietary requirements
On a day to day basis have responsibility for directing and supervising the work of all staff within the kitchen
Undertake individual appraisals and agree PDP for catering staff working in the kitchen
To ensure that the kitchen is maintained in a clean and tidy state at all times,adopting clean as you work routines,ensuring that all cleaning standardsand frequencies are met,and cleaning schedules completed by the appropriate person
Report all maintenance defects immediately to the Senior Supervisor- Catering
Maintain a professional image by being polite , helpful and courteous at all times to other employees,colleagues,patients and visitors throughout the Trust
To deal and appropriately handle any complaints received from patients with regard to food provided by the kitchen, by discussing with the patient or carer, reviewing records and escalating to Senior Supervisor as appropriate
To work in harmony with catering staff and other departments within the Trust to ensure optimum conditions are provided for the delivery of the patient catering service.
Any other duties commensurate with this position as directed by the Senior Supervisor or Catering management team.
8. CMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
On a daily basis the postholder will be expected to work closely with the ward hospitality team, dieticians, members of ward teams and the Catering Management team.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a chef within a busy environment. Experience of working with patients to deliver a good quality service and dealing with feedback/ complaints as necessary
Desirable
Experience of providing menus for people/ Patients with special, sometimes complex, dietary requirements Experience of people management and supervising staff
Skills Essential
Good written skills, able to complete all documentation relating to catering in a timely manner Ability to instruct and train catering staff and provide technical advice Possess high level food preparation skills eg knife skills and accurate use of fine tools Have the skill to communicate clearly with staff , patients and management in a calm and effective manner Must be organised and able to plan daily activities, meet mealtime deadlines and reorganise menus at short notice Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative at times and also be able to work as part of a team
Desirable
Computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Willingness to undertake all mandatory and essential training Knowledge of HACCP principles and general food hygiene practices Knowledge of COSHH principles Knowledge of customer care/relations Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of preparing therapeutic diets
Qualifications Essential
City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ level 3 or equivalent and knowledge of special diets through training and experience Intermediate Level 3 food Safety certificate
Desirable
Health and Safety qualifications Advanced Level 4 food safety certificate
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Bradford Royal Hospital
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)