Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Chef

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Job summary

The catering department is looking to recruit a part time experienced qualified Chef to work initially at Sandwell Hospital, Birmingham or Rowley Regis Hospital and then at our new hospital Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick in our Level 5 Restaurant

Applicants must have City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent previous catering experience with high standards of work, be an outgoing, hard-working and enthusiastic individual that is able to work on their own initiative.

Hours 22 hours per week

Shift pattern

Thursday to Sunday 07.00am - 13.00pm

Applicants are required to be flexible in their approach to hours and duties and able to work additional shifts as and when required.

Candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited to an informal open day and if successful will then be invited to a formal interview.

Main duties of the job

To carry out a wide range of general catering duties in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. This post has a significant amount of personal contact with staff, patients and members of the public.

To carry out duties to the required standards as efficiently and effectively as possible as part of the production team, to provide a high quality service providing safe and nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors in compliance with the Food Safety Regulations. This post requires good communication skills.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

  1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
  2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
  3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Details

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-6198157-A

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust-Sandwell

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this job role, please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this job role, please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent and level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.

Experience

Essential

  • To demonstrate a methodical and organised approach to work
  • Ability to produce quality food to standardised recipes within set time scales
  • Previous catering experience required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent and level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.

Experience

Essential

  • To demonstrate a methodical and organised approach to work
  • Ability to produce quality food to standardised recipes within set time scales
  • Previous catering experience required.

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust-Sandwell

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust-Sandwell

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Manager

David CAlder

dcalder@nhs.net

01215075436

Details

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-6198157-A

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust-Sandwell

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


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