Job summary
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust requires an Assistant Head Cook to join a dedicated Catering Team based at West Suffolk Hospital.
The Catering Department opens 365 days a year therefore we are looking for individuals who can work hours as below:
The hours are inclusive of alternate weekends and start between the hours of 6.30am- 2.30pm and 11.00am - 7.00pm for 5 days per week days with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays.
Duties will include production of patient and staff meals, in the busy Catering Department. Serving Staff and Visitors in our Time Out Dining Room and Courtyard Caf. Supervising a Team of Cooks during their daily tasks.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good customer care and communication skills, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail. The ability to remain calm under pressure is vital in this busy working environment.
A good knowledge of hygiene principles and literacy/numeracy skills will be essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
- To be jointly responsible for the supervision and efficient organisation of the food production team.
- To line manage the Kitchen Portering Team
- To plan Rosters and staff accordance with safe staffing levels and workloads.
- Maintain records of attendance, input overtime on the Trusts Health Roster System.
- To ensure that hygiene, food safety, food quality standards and safe working practices are adhered to within designated sections.
- To work as part of a team providing a safe, high quality catering service for the Trust.
- To prepare and serve high quality nutritious food in accordance with the departments standard recipes, using fresh ingredients.
- To be able to maintain prolonged concentration when preparing and cooking serval different dishes in a busy and pressured environment while supervising others.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust requires an Assistant Head Cook to join a dedicated Catering Team based at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds
The Catering Department opens 365 days a year therefore we are looking for individuals who can work the following hours:
The hours available per week are 37.5 hours, shifts will be worked on a roster with 7.5 hour over 5 days between the hours of 6.30am and 7pm weekdays and including alternate weekends This will be discussed at interview.
Duties will include cooking to set recipes, serving patient meals, washing up and cleaning equipment in the busy Catering Department. Serving Staff and Visitors in our White Lodge Restaurant.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good customer care and communication skills, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail and food hygiene. The ability to remain calm under pressure is vital in this busy working environment.
A basic knowledge of hygiene principles and literacy/numeracy skills will be essential for this role.
All candidates must apply online however for an informal discussion, please contact Luke Nobbs (Head Chef) on 01284 713436.
Job responsibilities
- To be jointly responsible for the supervision and efficient organisation of the food production team.
- To line manage the Kitchen Portering Team
- To plan Rosters and staff accordance with safe staffing levels and workloads.
- Maintain records of attendance, input overtime on the Trusts Health Roster System.
- To ensure that hygiene, food safety, food quality standards and safe working practices are adhered to within designated sections.
- To work as part of a team providing a safe, high quality catering service for the Trust.
- To prepare and serve high quality nutritious food in accordance with the departments standard recipes, using fresh ingredients.
- To be able to maintain prolonged concentration when preparing and cooking serval different dishes in a busy and pressured environment while supervising others.
- To have a good understanding and apply this during the working practices with specific regard to HACCP and COSSH and follow the departments Food hygiene practices.
- To have knowledge and apply this during the working practices with specific regard to of IDDSI and follow this patient safety guidance.
- To offer guidance to ward staff in the absence of dietetic support (out of hours) with specific regard to allergen, consistency and dietary requirements for patient within the Trust.
- To Issue enteral feed (peg feed) to ward staff checking prescription and patient details giving guidance on suitable alternatives when required out of hours to clinical staff.
- To be aware of Trust policies and procedures applicable to the service and report any issues the line manager.
- To assist and guide the Food service supervisors on issues related to dietary and IDDSI consistency.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust requires an Assistant Head Cook to join a dedicated Catering Team based at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds
The Catering Department opens 365 days a year therefore we are looking for individuals who can work the following hours:
The hours available per week are 37.5 hours, shifts will be worked on a roster with 7.5 hour over 5 days between the hours of 6.30am and 7pm weekdays and including alternate weekends This will be discussed at interview.
Duties will include cooking to set recipes, serving patient meals, washing up and cleaning equipment in the busy Catering Department. Serving Staff and Visitors in our White Lodge Restaurant.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good customer care and communication skills, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail and food hygiene. The ability to remain calm under pressure is vital in this busy working environment.
A basic knowledge of hygiene principles and literacy/numeracy skills will be essential for this role.
All candidates must apply online however for an informal discussion, please contact Luke Nobbs (Head Chef) on 01284 713436.
Job responsibilities
- To be jointly responsible for the supervision and efficient organisation of the food production team.
- To line manage the Kitchen Portering Team
- To plan Rosters and staff accordance with safe staffing levels and workloads.
- Maintain records of attendance, input overtime on the Trusts Health Roster System.
- To ensure that hygiene, food safety, food quality standards and safe working practices are adhered to within designated sections.
- To work as part of a team providing a safe, high quality catering service for the Trust.
- To prepare and serve high quality nutritious food in accordance with the departments standard recipes, using fresh ingredients.
- To be able to maintain prolonged concentration when preparing and cooking serval different dishes in a busy and pressured environment while supervising others.
- To have a good understanding and apply this during the working practices with specific regard to HACCP and COSSH and follow the departments Food hygiene practices.
- To have knowledge and apply this during the working practices with specific regard to of IDDSI and follow this patient safety guidance.
- To offer guidance to ward staff in the absence of dietetic support (out of hours) with specific regard to allergen, consistency and dietary requirements for patient within the Trust.
- To Issue enteral feed (peg feed) to ward staff checking prescription and patient details giving guidance on suitable alternatives when required out of hours to clinical staff.
- To be aware of Trust policies and procedures applicable to the service and report any issues the line manager.
- To assist and guide the Food service supervisors on issues related to dietary and IDDSI consistency.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Food hygiene certificate or RIPHH qualification.
- City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or
- NVQ Level 3 Supervision
- Allergen training
- Knowledge of IDDSI
- A good general education
Desirable
- Dietary/nutrition training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of HACCP, COSSH and Health and Safety legislation
Desirable
- Previous catering experience specifically in large scale service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good customer care and communication skills
- Able to work either alone or as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure
- Basic skills in literacy & numeracy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work without supervision.
- Able to work in a demanding environment.
- Self-motivated with evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work in a Hospital ward environment.
- Polite with a friendly manner.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
Desirable
- Interest in cooking/catering
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Food hygiene certificate or RIPHH qualification.
- City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or
- NVQ Level 3 Supervision
- Allergen training
- Knowledge of IDDSI
- A good general education
Desirable
- Dietary/nutrition training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of HACCP, COSSH and Health and Safety legislation
Desirable
- Previous catering experience specifically in large scale service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good customer care and communication skills
- Able to work either alone or as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure
- Basic skills in literacy & numeracy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work without supervision.
- Able to work in a demanding environment.
- Self-motivated with evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work in a Hospital ward environment.
- Polite with a friendly manner.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
Desirable
- Interest in cooking/catering
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
