Job summary
We want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed our patients.
You will be working alongside an experienced chefs' team on a rotational working pattern 7.00 - 15.00 or 10.00 - 18.00 (Monday to Friday with occasional Weekends) so, no late nights and split shifts.
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to cook as part of a team of chefs, freshly prepared food using fresh local ingredients.
We are seeking applications from qualified, experienced chefs who can demonstrate practical experience and knowledge of allergens and nutritional content and have experience of working in a busy production kitchen.
Working within the rota you will also need to be able to demonstrate supervisory experience, confidence, and ability to deputise for the Senior Chef as and when required.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trustis an ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for Major Trauma, Neurosciences, Plastics and Burns, Orthopaedics and Renal services.
The Trust has a turnover of over £600m and over 8,000 staff which are predominately based in our state-of-the-art building on the Southmead Hospital site. The Trust is proud that our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
About us
North Bristol Trust is proud of itself for providing a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities. Our chefs love building rapport with the patients and helping them explore different cuisines. We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.
You will work alongside six experienced chefs with a positive can-do attitude that will support your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Chef
Grade: Band 3
Department: Patient Catering
Directorate: Facilities
Location/Base: Southmead Hospital
To be successful in the role as Chef you will need to:
- Have high standards and be quality driven. Be confident and able to run a section smoothly. Excited to learn, develop new skills and keen to progress your career. Be fun, enthusiastic and have lots of energy. Have great communication skills with a positive attitude. Use your initiative, bringing new and creative ideas to how we do things. Be able to work as part of a team, delivering consistent service even when under pressure.Experience as a Chef is important, but attitude and finding the right fit comes first for us. To join North Bristol Trust, youll need to embody and embrace the values that make us: Working Well Together, Putting the Patient First, Recognising the Person, Striving for Excellence. Were passionate about what we do, working together to provide an unforgettable experience for our patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Evidence of basic standard of education
- City & Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of career path in a similar role
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work on own initiative and at times unsupervised
Desirable
- Knowledge of special diets
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Chef
Grade: Band 3
Department: Patient Catering
Directorate: Facilities
Location/Base: Southmead Hospital
To be successful in the role as Chef you will need to:
- Have high standards and be quality driven. Be confident and able to run a section smoothly. Excited to learn, develop new skills and keen to progress your career. Be fun, enthusiastic and have lots of energy. Have great communication skills with a positive attitude. Use your initiative, bringing new and creative ideas to how we do things. Be able to work as part of a team, delivering consistent service even when under pressure.Experience as a Chef is important, but attitude and finding the right fit comes first for us. To join North Bristol Trust, youll need to embody and embrace the values that make us: Working Well Together, Putting the Patient First, Recognising the Person, Striving for Excellence. Were passionate about what we do, working together to provide an unforgettable experience for our patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Evidence of basic standard of education
- City & Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of career path in a similar role
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work on own initiative and at times unsupervised
Desirable
- Knowledge of special diets
Person Specification
city and guilds 706/1/2
Essential
- Must have qualification of 706/1/2
Desirable
- Must have Basic Food Hygine Cirtificate
Experience
Essential
- Must have evidence of large scale cooking
Desirable
- Experience in a supervisory role
Person Specification
city and guilds 706/1/2
Essential
- Must have qualification of 706/1/2
Desirable
- Must have Basic Food Hygine Cirtificate
Experience
Essential
- Must have evidence of large scale cooking
Desirable
- Experience in a supervisory role
Additional information
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).
