About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced chef/cook to join our food production team at St Richard's Hospital on a flexible basis.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 6 am to 2 pm. (on an as-needed basis)
Should yourequireAdditional Support with completing yourApplication, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria.
Main duties of the job
Weoperatea cook freeze model for our patient meal service at both St. Richards and Worthing Hospitals.
Duties include:
Batch cooking using large industrial equipment such as Bratt pans and Tilting kettles.
Following setrecipe's
Working in a tidy manner, clean as you go approach
Allergen awareness - prevention of cross-contamination
Portioning
General preparation
Assembling salads
Following strict HACCP and Food Hygiene practices and procedures
Use of temperature recording devices
Understanding of temperature controls
Decanting foodstuffs ready for nextdaysproduction
Awareness of special diets
Date labelling and understanding of stock rotation
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To safely prepare consistently high qualitymeals to specified standardsin order tomeet the nutritional needs and personal expectations of our patients,staffand customers.
To workin accordance withHACCP procedures and current food safety legislation.
The post holderis required towork in a busy industrial kitchen. They will be exposed to heat, cold and noiseon a daily basis. The position requires the post holder to be their feet for the whole of their shift and exercise manual dexterity.
The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food and beverage service across multi sites. The service providesin excess of20,000 meals per week to approx. 1000 hospital beds and various departments within the Trust. Food production is a mix of cook-chill and cook freeze.
For further details, please refer to the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of English and Maths City and guilds NVQ 3 in cookery or Level 2 with relevant industry experience L2 Food Safety Award or previous experience in food safety and hygiene practices and procedures.
Desirable
L2 Healthier Food & Special Diets L2 Allergen Awareness
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience with batch cooking Understanding of HACCP systems and able to maintain a safe working environment. Knowledge and experience of food production and service procedures
Skills Essential
Effective communication skills - verbal and written. Must be able to read & understand written instructions, food safety/quality assurance documents and menu requirements. Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding. Able to move around the department easily and safely. Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity. Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address St Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)