Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly person to join the catering team as a qualified chef.
Applicants will be working in a small team responsible for preparing and cooking of quality freshly prepared food for staff, visitors and patients.
Applicants will need to have a broad range of cooking skills. They should be friendly, have a calm disposition, effective communication skills and be able to take charge in the absence of the Head Chef.
This position is 37.5 hours a week working a range of shifts from 06:00 to 19:00 5 days over 7 working 2 weekends in 3. Enhancements will be received for working unsocial shifts.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for providing a high - quality catering service In line with local operational procedures and work schedules.
- Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.
- Compliance with allergen regulations and Natasha's Law.
- Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness including personal hygiene.
- Organise own day to day work tasks or activities.
About us
Equans working in partnership with PHUT. The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital.
We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire.
The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU.
In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an integral part of the Food Service in Patient Feeding and Retail Catering, creating high standards of food from fresh ingredients, meeting the high expectations of all stakeholders.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Follow approved recipes.
Support the picking and packing catering assistants in the successful running of the patient food service.
Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
Ensure safety regulations and safe working practices are being used.
Support the Retail Supervisor as required.
Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone.
Assist in the training of new or relief staff.
Reporting details of faults and failures of equipment/fabric of the building tomanagement.
Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager.
Undertake audits, as necessary.
When necessary carryout relief cover for breaktimes, annual leave and sickness.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
Workforce management responsible for swiping/logging in at the start and finish of the shift.
Assume responsibility of the catering department in the absence of the Head Chef or Assistant Head Chef.
W Provide data on food service, matters including quality assurance, wastage information and take the necessary action to rectify problems.
Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work, e.g. patient satisfaction.
Maintaining of departmental records.
Deal with patient/customer comments and complete relevant paperwork.
It is possible that on occasion the post holder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.
Please see attached full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an integral part of the Food Service in Patient Feeding and Retail Catering, creating high standards of food from fresh ingredients, meeting the high expectations of all stakeholders.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Follow approved recipes.
Support the picking and packing catering assistants in the successful running of the patient food service.
Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
Ensure safety regulations and safe working practices are being used.
Support the Retail Supervisor as required.
Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone.
Assist in the training of new or relief staff.
Reporting details of faults and failures of equipment/fabric of the building tomanagement.
Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager.
Undertake audits, as necessary.
When necessary carryout relief cover for breaktimes, annual leave and sickness.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
Workforce management responsible for swiping/logging in at the start and finish of the shift.
Assume responsibility of the catering department in the absence of the Head Chef or Assistant Head Chef.
W Provide data on food service, matters including quality assurance, wastage information and take the necessary action to rectify problems.
Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work, e.g. patient satisfaction.
Maintaining of departmental records.
Deal with patient/customer comments and complete relevant paperwork.
It is possible that on occasion the post holder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.
Please see attached full job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
- Have the ability to follow instructions.
- Possess good communication skills, including non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
- Be calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Professional Cookery or City & Guilds 706/2 plus 5 years experience of working in the catering trade
- NVQ 3 Professional Cookery
- Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
- Food Allergy and Intolerance Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
- Have the ability to follow instructions.
- Possess good communication skills, including non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations.
- Be calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Professional Cookery or City & Guilds 706/2 plus 5 years experience of working in the catering trade
- NVQ 3 Professional Cookery
- Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
- Food Allergy and Intolerance Certificate
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
Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
