Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Chef / Cook - Alnwick Infirmary

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a friendly, flexible and conscientious individual to join our small Catering team at Alnwick infirmary Hospital working as a Cook / Team Leader.

The regular shift requirement for this role would currently be Monday - Thursday 9am - 2pm plus alternate Sunday's 7am -6pm, however, flexibility to provide additional holiday cover is also required. Enhanced rate applies to any weekend and bank holiday working hours.

Other hours may be available and we are also looking to recruit to our staff bank.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

As Cook , you have responsibility for the receipt of goods and produce, checking for quality of goods, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.

You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and compliance with the department policy on HACCP.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare food for patients and/or staff using both cook/chill products and fresh produce, and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

You will be responsible for supervising the small team whilst on duty.

You must demonstrate a level of computer literacy sufficient to use the online rostering and ordering systems in place.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7194293SC

Job locations

Alnwick Infirmary

Infirmary Drive

Alnwick

NE66 2NS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The provision of a high quality, efficient, complete catering service for customers, patientsand visitors in compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

To provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors trust-wide.

Cleanliness of your own workstation is essential with a policy of clean as you go in this and other areas to the appropriate standard.

Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the Food Safety Act and be able to work to the highest standards in both quality and hygiene.

To comply with all mandatory training requirements for Hygiene, Fire, Manual Handling and any other training deemed necessary for the efficient running of catering services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The provision of a high quality, efficient, complete catering service for customers, patientsand visitors in compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

To provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors trust-wide.

Cleanliness of your own workstation is essential with a policy of clean as you go in this and other areas to the appropriate standard.

Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the Food Safety Act and be able to work to the highest standards in both quality and hygiene.

To comply with all mandatory training requirements for Hygiene, Fire, Manual Handling and any other training deemed necessary for the efficient running of catering services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education
Intermediate Food Hygiene
Must have the City and Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 or have a proven record of experience in large scale catering, and hold the Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate issued by the Institute of Environmental Health Officers or equivalent organisation.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including advanced food hygiene processes and HACCP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education
Intermediate Food Hygiene
Must have the City and Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or NVQ Level 2/3 or have a proven record of experience in large scale catering, and hold the Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate issued by the Institute of Environmental Health Officers or equivalent organisation.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including advanced food hygiene processes and HACCP.

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alnwick Infirmary

Infirmary Drive

Alnwick

NE66 2NS

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alnwick Infirmary

Infirmary Drive

Alnwick

NE66 2NS

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)