Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Facilities Team, working as a Chef in St. Cadoc's Hospital, Newport.
The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. The post holder will assist with the day to supervision and organisation of these services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident to work on their own initiative possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.
The shift available is below:
25 HoursWeek 1: Mon & Tues; 07:00 - 13:00. Wed; 12:00 - 17:30. Sat; 12:30 - 17:30Week 2: Sun; 12:30 - 17:30. Mon & Tues; 07:00 - 13:00. Fri; 12:00 - 17:30. Sat; 12:30-17:30Week 3: Sun; 12:30 - 17:30. Mon & Tues; 07:00 - 13:00. Fri; 12:00 - 17:30. Sat; 12:30-17:30Week 4: Sun: 12:30 - 17:30. Mon & Tues; 07:00 - 13:00. Thurs; 12:00-17:30
Main duties of the job
You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things you will be responsible for:
Planning team members work schedules and resource requirements;
Co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached;
Quality audits;
Effective team leader who can manage and adhere to financial targets, and is capable of maintaining a high quality standards of service, which is responsive to customer's needs.
Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff and visitors
Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance to the pre-agreed menu.
Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dieticians regarding specialised dietary requirements
Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation regeneration and food provision for customers
Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance to Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be trained to the Level of City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2
- Possess the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3
- Good Standard of education
- Previous experience within the catering industry
- Show evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
Knoweldge & Experience
Essential
- Show evidence of continuing professional development
- Working within the NHS
- Previous experience of Catering services
- Knowledge of allergens, dietary and nutritional requirements
- Knowledge of HACCP documentation & infection control
- Managing information - providing an efficient service and communication network (both internally and externally)
- To comply with all aspects of current food hygiene legislation and practices, pest control procedures, security, health and safety and fire procedures through out the department
Desirable
- Developing operational rosters
- Time management
- Previous experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Ability to concentrate and undertake repetitive tasks
- Ability to relate to others, good interpersonal skills
- Able to work to timescales
- Working knowledge of cleaning equipment
- Able to communicate routine information with patients, visitors and colleagues on day to day matters
- Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation
Desirable
- Induction training
- On job training
- Organise training plan for staff
- Understanding of ward kitchen cleanliness
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment and manual handling requirements of the role
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy when organising staff rosters, audits etc
- Concentration for undertaking tasks
- Able to work in a busy catering environment
- Prepared to work unsociable hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be trained to the Level of City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2
- Possess the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3
- Good Standard of education
- Previous experience within the catering industry
- Show evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
Knoweldge & Experience
Essential
- Show evidence of continuing professional development
- Working within the NHS
- Previous experience of Catering services
- Knowledge of allergens, dietary and nutritional requirements
- Knowledge of HACCP documentation & infection control
- Managing information - providing an efficient service and communication network (both internally and externally)
- To comply with all aspects of current food hygiene legislation and practices, pest control procedures, security, health and safety and fire procedures through out the department
Desirable
- Developing operational rosters
- Time management
- Previous experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Ability to concentrate and undertake repetitive tasks
- Ability to relate to others, good interpersonal skills
- Able to work to timescales
- Working knowledge of cleaning equipment
- Able to communicate routine information with patients, visitors and colleagues on day to day matters
- Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation
Desirable
- Induction training
- On job training
- Organise training plan for staff
- Understanding of ward kitchen cleanliness
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment and manual handling requirements of the role
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy when organising staff rosters, audits etc
- Concentration for undertaking tasks
- Able to work in a busy catering environment
- Prepared to work unsociable hours
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).
