Bank Chef

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 November 2024

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Bank chef to join our catering team across various sites in Nottinghamshire.

If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff and visitors then we would love to hear from you.

Shift patterns - Between 7am and 6pm including weekends and Bank holidays.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of the patient, staff or visitors meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.45 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

186-1359-24-BR

Job locations

The Wells Road centre, Hopewood, Lings Bar

The wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations

To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 2)

Desirable

City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience as a qualified chef
Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
Allergen awareness
Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens

Desirable

Experience in ordering of supplies

Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of Health and Safety
Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
Due diligence/HACCP

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
Knowledge of food legislation

Skills

Essential

Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
Experience of quality monitoring of food production
Good communication skills
Computer skills

Training

Essential

C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

Level 3 Food Safety certificate
Computer literate

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 2)

Desirable

City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)

Experience

Essential

Significant experience as a qualified chef
Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
Allergen awareness
Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens

Desirable

Experience in ordering of supplies

Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of Health and Safety
Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
Due diligence/HACCP

Desirable

Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
Knowledge of food legislation

Skills

Essential

Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
Experience of quality monitoring of food production
Good communication skills
Computer skills

Training

Essential

C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

Level 3 Food Safety certificate
Computer literate

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.