Job summary
To Supervise all the Cook Chill/Cook Freeze activities that takes place in the Central Production Unit and the associated activities including transportation and delivery.To support and help the CPU staff in the cooking, processing, freezing/chilling raw materials in accordance with the strict procedures, using sophisticated high volume cooking equipment and in accordance with Health Board Food Safety Policy and all related policies, procedures and legislative requirements. To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of CPU service delivery and team working practices; supporting the CPU Manager in the day to day running of the department
The post holder is responsible for the training and development of all staff to ensure competence within the full range of their duties: with emphasis on risk assessment, including HACCP, health and safety, COSHH, employment law, Basic Food Hygiene and other relevant legislation, and meeting control of infection requirements. The post holder must keep abreast of the current issues, developments and researching the field of Catering, and also be competent in computer skills
Main duties of the job
Supervision of food preparation, production and distribution.
To efficiently supervise the staff within the department to maximise the efficiency of labour and equipment.
To be fully conversant and aware of the fundamental mechanics of the Cook Chill/Cook Freeze Systems.
Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment.
Ensure all cooks use of standardized recipes
Ensure proper standards of cleanliness relating to food production are met in compliance with Environmental Health Officers/STS.
To be fully conversant with all Safety Regulations and Safe Systems of Work procedures.
Reporting of Mechanical Defects and needs for repair.
To assist in the Organisation of staff Rotas, annual leave and sickness cover for the staff based at the Central Production Unit.
Issuing/Requisitioning items for food production, controlling stock of raw/cooked food items, disposable and cleaning materials etc, by use of computer programs set up for the Central Production Unit.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supervision of food preparation, production and distribution.
To efficiently supervise the staff within the department to maximise the efficiency of labour and equipment.
To be fully conversant and aware of the fundamental mechanics of the Cook Chill/Cook Freeze Systems.
Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment.
Ensure all cooks use of standardized recipes
Ensure proper standards of cleanliness relating to food production are met in compliance with Environmental Health Officers/STS.
To be fully conversant with all Safety Regulations and Safe Systems of Work procedures.
Reporting of Mechanical Defects and needs for repair.
To assist in the Organisation of staff Rotas, annual leave and sickness cover for the staff based at the Central Production Unit.
Issuing/Requisitioning items for food production, controlling stock of raw/cooked food items, disposable and cleaning materials etc, by use of computer programs set up for the Central Production Unit.
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
Supervision of food preparation, production and distribution.
To efficiently supervise the staff within the department to maximise the efficiency of labour and equipment.
To be fully conversant and aware of the fundamental mechanics of the Cook Chill/Cook Freeze Systems.
Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment.
Ensure all cooks use of standardized recipes
Ensure proper standards of cleanliness relating to food production are met in compliance with Environmental Health Officers/STS.
To be fully conversant with all Safety Regulations and Safe Systems of Work procedures.
Reporting of Mechanical Defects and needs for repair.
To assist in the Organisation of staff Rotas, annual leave and sickness cover for the staff based at the Central Production Unit.
Issuing/Requisitioning items for food production, controlling stock of raw/cooked food items, disposable and cleaning materials etc, by use of computer programs set up for the Central Production Unit.
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
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- City & Guilds 1& 2/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in large scale/ commercial Cook freeze/chill production Unit
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working within an NHS catering environment or equivalent experience in large scale/commercial Kitchen
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- City & Guilds 1& 2/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in large scale/ commercial Cook freeze/chill production Unit
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working within an NHS catering environment or equivalent experience in large scale/commercial Kitchen
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Central Production Unit
Unit 22, Treorchy Industrial Estate
Treorchy RCT
CF42 6EQ
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
