Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust

Chef

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Job summary

Southport Integrated Facilities are looking to recruit a conscientious and enthusiastic Chef to join our team going forward in these exciting times. Southport is a traditional cook trust that provides quality freshly prepared food to patients, staff and visitors alike.

The role involves working in all areas of the kitchen including pastry, breakfasts, vegetables, main courses and special dietary requirements.

Main duties of the job

The Catering Department based at Ormskirk Hospital is looking for an experienced Chef.

The ideal candidate should have good culinary skills and experience of large scale catering with an eye for detail.

Do you have City & Guilds 7061&2 or NVQ Level 2, experience in menu planning and good organisational skills?

Are you motivated and willing to work with the team around you?

If so we can offer you:-

  • 15 hours per week working Monday - Sunday between the hours of 7.30am-8.00pm shifts, working weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis
  • Salary Band 3
  • 27 days holiday per year (pro- rata) rising to 29 after 5 years
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Essential Requirements: City and Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent

About us

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.

Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital.

This includes adults and childrens accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities.

Womens and childrens services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.

The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.

The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£20,330 to £21,777 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

347-3663578-A

Job locations

Ormskirk

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide a customer focused service
  • Preparation, cook and serve all types of food items, without direct supervision
  • To organise, deliver, develop and improve the catering service throughout the Trust
  • Ensure efficient management of all catering services
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to risk management and security
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to food safety management
  • Cleaning of structures, equipment and meal service components as specialised in work instructions
  • Store keeping including, checking deliveries, storage and stock rotation
  • At times to operate without the direct guidance of a team leader
  • Ensure a secure working environment for patients, visitors and staff
  • Promote and maintain point of sale
  • Undertake all aspects of the Cash handling process

Advert date - 22nd December 2021

Closing date - 23rd January 2022

Shortlisting date - 24th January 2022

Proposed Interview date - TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide a customer focused service
  • Preparation, cook and serve all types of food items, without direct supervision
  • To organise, deliver, develop and improve the catering service throughout the Trust
  • Ensure efficient management of all catering services
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to risk management and security
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to food safety management
  • Cleaning of structures, equipment and meal service components as specialised in work instructions
  • Store keeping including, checking deliveries, storage and stock rotation
  • At times to operate without the direct guidance of a team leader
  • Ensure a secure working environment for patients, visitors and staff
  • Promote and maintain point of sale
  • Undertake all aspects of the Cash handling process

Advert date - 22nd December 2021

Closing date - 23rd January 2022

Shortlisting date - 24th January 2022

Proposed Interview date - TBC

Person Specification

NVQ Level 2

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Food Safety Level 2

Essential

  • Food Safety Level 2

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Basic computer skills

Essential

  • Basic computer skills

HACCP Trained

Essential

  • HACCP Trained

Desirable

  • Cash handling

Large Scale Catering

Essential

  • Large Scale Catering

Knowledge of allergens

Essential

  • Knowledge of allergens

Diatetic Knowledge

Desirable

  • Diatetic Knowledge
Person Specification

NVQ Level 2

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3

Food Safety Level 2

Essential

  • Food Safety Level 2

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Basic computer skills

Essential

  • Basic computer skills

HACCP Trained

Essential

  • HACCP Trained

Desirable

  • Cash handling

Large Scale Catering

Essential

  • Large Scale Catering

Knowledge of allergens

Essential

  • Knowledge of allergens

Diatetic Knowledge

Desirable

  • Diatetic Knowledge

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Southport And Ormskirk NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Service Manager

Angela Wakefield

a.wakefield@nhs.net

01704704091

Details

Date posted

22 December 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£20,330 to £21,777 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

347-3663578-A

Job locations

Ormskirk

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ


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