Chef

Job summary

Each Chef plays an important role in our catering services team. From ensuring the safety of the food we serve to preparing a range of hot and cold foods, snacks, sandwiches and drinks, it's all key work and safety critical.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment in accordance with work schedules and instructions, using the appropriate equipment provided;

To prepare items ready for cooking or cold processing (e.g. salads, desserts etc.);

To be responsible for the cooking process and ensure food items are correctly cooked to achieve relevant temperature, quality and taste standards;

To take, accept and process non-routine food or beverage orders (e.g for patients on special diets etc) liaising with relevant nursing or clinical staff in such matters as necessary;

To complete relevant paperwork and comply with the Hazard Awareness Critical Control Point (HACCP) safe food system;

To be responsible for accepting food and other catering stock deliveries, recording relevant delivery information (time, date, temperature, quantity, condition etc.);

To contribute to the practical and administrative development of patient and retail menus;

To be responsible for the Catering Assistant's team when acting as the duty chef;

Ensure all catering equipment and manual handling aids provided are used appropriately;

Ensure that all equipment in use is safe to use and report any equipment failures immediately to the Lead Chef or a relevant Manager.

Use relevant software systems associated with this post;

Participate in training and assist others with training and development needs

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.