Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Chef to work with the Rye Hospital Team within the Catering Department as well as on our other ESHT Sites. Also must be able to work alone in this varied position. Producing, cooking and serving the required meals for the Patients and staff at Rye Memorial Hospital including any special diets needed. Carrying out hygiene tasks to maintain the high hygiene standards in place. Placing provision and chemical orders with our authorised suppliers.
Main duties of the job
Produce, cook and serve required meals for Rye Memorial Patients or other sites as required including special diets
Order required provisions and chemicals from Trust authorised suppliers
Liaise with Ward staff, patients , deliveries etc as required
Maintain high standard of hygiene within the kitchen areas
See job description for full information
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Qualifications
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
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
