About this role
Job summary
Job summary
Being one of the largest specialist Orthopaedic units in Europe, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital truly offers a unique experience for staff.
We are looking to recruit an experienced chef who will provide valuable food preparation and cooking services within our cook fresh production kitchen. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-respected and busy team, within a trust that strives on excellence.
We are looking for confident, experienced, and autonomous individuals who will share and respect our values, someone who is engaging, enthusiastic and organised.
You will receive Trust food safety and allergen training, alongside other mandatory training essential to role training. The catering service provides a high-quality service to patients, staff and visitors to our hospital and maintains the highest standards in customer care.
The chef will be a multi-skilled person working within a team. It may be necessary for you to work in different sections of the Catering Department:
Main Production Kitchen
Caf Royale (Retail Services)
Main Catering Stores
For an informal conversation or to ask a question, please contact the facilities manager: [email protected]
Job description
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including food preparation, food production, cleaning, cash handling and meal service duties. You should be equipped with excellent customer service skills and preferably have NHS or care sector food production experience. You will need local training on the Completion of audit forms and other catering associated food safety, financial policy & procedures.
We have a 9-month fixed term full-time position available.
The working pattern (hours of work) will rotate to meet the service demands with adequate notice given to the suitable candidate - shift times will commence from 07:00 through to 19:00 This will include weekend working. Hours and shift patterns to be agreed if successful at Interview.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
C & G 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent
Allergen Awareness qualification
Experience
Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment
Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation.
Understands the importance of Hygiene standards. Understand the principles of HACCP & principles of cross contamination /prevention.
Skills and knowledge
Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations.
You have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Knowledge of health and safety
Infection control (cross contamination Awareness)
Able to provide a customer focussed service
Good communication skills both written and verbal in English.
Personal qualities
Essential:
Must demonstrate a pleasant, helpful disposition always.
Must be trustworthy, punctual and have a flexible approach to work including the ability to change shifts at short notice.
Must be able to provide an excellent attendance record.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Patients, Visitors, and hospital staff.
This is a great opportunity if you are looking for to work alongside a highly skilled and professional team. You must be flexible and work a varied shift pattern which includes weekends and bank holidays (enhanced pay for weekend and bank holiday working).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 ,NVQ or experience equivalent Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 Allergen Awareness qualification
Desirable
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 or above
Experience Essential
Experience of 3 years plus of working in a professional kitchen environment Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation. Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office to produce Word and Excel documents
Desirable
Experience of working in a healthcare or retail restaurant environment Can demonstrate experience of customer service
Knowledge Essential
Have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Regulations Ability to work with minimum supervision
Desirable
Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people effectively at all levels within the Trust.
Skills Essential
Cooking Techniques Food safety & Hygiene Good communication skills both written and verbal in English. Good organisational skills to prioritize Ability to respond to new and unexpected requests and situations Highly flexible approach to working to meet service work as a team Always puts patients first, Customer service focus
Desirable
Menu Development
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 The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)