Job summary
Here at Becton we are a small team of six qualified chefs. We produce freshly prepared food 365 days a year, for patients staying at the Becton site. We provide a four week extensive menu and also provide meals for specific needs and dietary requirements.
The Hotel Services Manager and Catering supervisor work alongside the dietitian and our long stay residents to ensure that all special diets and our menus meet clinical needs
The catering department holds a 5* Environmental Health rating which we have held since opening in 2010.
We also work alongside the education department to ensure that menus meet the needs for Healthy Eating in Children for Education for the Becton Academy based here at Becton
We currently have a 25hrs permanent post available, working afternoons over 7 days on a 6 week rota.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out tasks assigned to you by the Catering Supervisor
- To work closely with other team members to ensure high quality food is produced
- To follow cooking techniques and procedures as specified in departmental procedures
- To produce food of a high quality and consistent standard
- To adhere to all hygiene regulations
- To follow the Trust's guidelines on Health & Safety and to work in a safe manner with regard to codes of practise
- To carry out cleaning duties to the required standard
- To ensure food is well presented/garnished for service
- To monitor and document procedures as identified by the Catering Supervisor/ Team Leader Hotel Services for CAMHS
- To ensure all paperwork is carried out in conjunction with good management practise
- To report any faults in machinery to the Catering Supervisor/ Team Leader Hotel Services for CAMHS
- To contribute to the departments operation and development by following all procedures as laid down by the Associate Director of Hotel Services
- To undertake all training as required. This is to include all update, refresher and statutory training
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 706/1 Basic Food Hygiene or equivalent
Desirable
- 706/2 Intermediate Food Hygiene - must be prepared to attain this
Experience
Essential
- Must have significant experience on large scale food production
Desirable
- To have previous experience of a cooks post on varied scale
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- GSCE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills level 2
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 706/1 Basic Food Hygiene or equivalent
Desirable
- 706/2 Intermediate Food Hygiene - must be prepared to attain this
Experience
Essential
- Must have significant experience on large scale food production
Desirable
- To have previous experience of a cooks post on varied scale
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- GSCE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills level 2
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).
