Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and friendly customer focused individuals who have a passion for food and interested in a Commis Chef level 2 Apprenticeship at Gloucestershire Managed Services. This is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and become part of the Catering Services.
Job Title:
Commis Chef level 2
Division
GMS
Department:
Catering, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Responsible and accountable to:
Production Manager/Catering Manager
Terms of contract:
GMS Apprenticeship Terms and Conditions, Fixed Term (15 months)
Location:
Catering Department, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and rotate to Cheltenham General Hospital
Hours
37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Gloucestershire Managed Services aims to provide a best value customer service which ensures a safe, compliant and sustainable environment, and that supports our customers to be efficient and effective in patient care.
Main duties of the job
This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone with a desire to learn and develop their skills and knowledge within our Catering Services with a view to beginning a career in our Facilities Services and gain a Commis Chef (Level 2) apprenticeship.
Throughout the apprenticeship journey you will:
- be supported in the workplace by a mentor
- have the equivalent of a day a week off-the-job training to develop your learning
- be in regular contact with the Training Provider and the Apprenticeships and Careers Team
- have access to a virtual learning platform
- attend workshops / webinars where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share
- you will have the opportunity to attend virtual chef classes on a one to one basis with a professional chef from Lifetimes Academy
About us
Gloucestershire Managed Service (GMS) is a newly established private company, wholly owned by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which provides the Trust with estates, facilities, sterile services and materials management services for the Trust.
GMS aims to provide a best value customer service which ensures a safe, compliant and sustainable environment, and that supports our customers to be efficient and effective in patient care
We are a new and ambitious company aiming to continue providing an excellent service, improving the wellbeing of everyone we serve through supporting and delivering services that match the best nationally.
GMS values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
During the apprenticeship the apprentice will gain and apply the following skills/knowledge and behaviours
- To produce a range of meals as per production schedules, to standard recipes and cooking methods, ensuring nutritional standards are maintained
- To ensure the correct economical use of raw ingredients to prevent over-production and food wastage, including the requisitioning of good from stores
- To assist, when required, with food service for patients and staff, ensuring continuity of service and maintain customer relations
- To assist in the function catering to specified menus and recipes to ensure high standard and contact quality of catering is achieved
- To assist in the production of a wide range of meals to standard recipes and cooking methods, participate in the development of new recipes and menus
- To ensure the correct storage of food is adhered to in accordance with the Food Hygiene Legislation to prevent food wastage and ensure correct stock rotation
- Assist in the operation of the catering systems including completion of all paperwork required for food hygiene legislation (assured safe catering)
- The completion of Temperature Monitoring Records to ensure that all foods are stored, cooked and served at the correct temperature
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the department in accordance with Food Hygiene Legislation, which included participating in cleaning other duties associated with keeping the catering departments hygienically clean
- To follow safety regulations and safe systems of work in the catering department to ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation
- To deal with ward enquires regarding patient meals
- Record the issue of extra meals to wards
- Learn new techniques with additional training to own skills
- Have a good understanding of the workings of other teams in relation to your own
- Exposure to heat, noise, chemical hazards, continual lifting (occasionally heavy)
- An ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort and frequent requirement for concentration i.e. use of recipes and food production calculations
- Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload, utilising the production schedules working within the timeframe of service delivery
- To attend regular individual personal development review to identify personal development needs in line with the Trusts aims and objectives
- Attend training as required and identified in personal development plans
- Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques, specifically in relation to the use of specialised equipment and food service trends
- To observe and comply with Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Regulations at all times, Also to be responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and guidelines as appropriate
- To report to a supervisor any accident/incident immediately it occurs
- To maintain a clean, tidy and professional appearance
You may be expected to work on both sites of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, (i.e. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital & Cheltenham General Hospital).
Job description
Job responsibilities
During the apprenticeship the apprentice will gain and apply the following skills/knowledge and behaviours
- To produce a range of meals as per production schedules, to standard recipes and cooking methods, ensuring nutritional standards are maintained
- To ensure the correct economical use of raw ingredients to prevent over-production and food wastage, including the requisitioning of good from stores
- To assist, when required, with food service for patients and staff, ensuring continuity of service and maintain customer relations
- To assist in the function catering to specified menus and recipes to ensure high standard and contact quality of catering is achieved
- To assist in the production of a wide range of meals to standard recipes and cooking methods, participate in the development of new recipes and menus
- To ensure the correct storage of food is adhered to in accordance with the Food Hygiene Legislation to prevent food wastage and ensure correct stock rotation
- Assist in the operation of the catering systems including completion of all paperwork required for food hygiene legislation (assured safe catering)
- The completion of Temperature Monitoring Records to ensure that all foods are stored, cooked and served at the correct temperature
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the department in accordance with Food Hygiene Legislation, which included participating in cleaning other duties associated with keeping the catering departments hygienically clean
- To follow safety regulations and safe systems of work in the catering department to ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation
- To deal with ward enquires regarding patient meals
- Record the issue of extra meals to wards
- Learn new techniques with additional training to own skills
- Have a good understanding of the workings of other teams in relation to your own
- Exposure to heat, noise, chemical hazards, continual lifting (occasionally heavy)
- An ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort and frequent requirement for concentration i.e. use of recipes and food production calculations
- Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload, utilising the production schedules working within the timeframe of service delivery
- To attend regular individual personal development review to identify personal development needs in line with the Trusts aims and objectives
- Attend training as required and identified in personal development plans
- Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques, specifically in relation to the use of specialised equipment and food service trends
- To observe and comply with Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Regulations at all times, Also to be responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and guidelines as appropriate
- To report to a supervisor any accident/incident immediately it occurs
- To maintain a clean, tidy and professional appearance
You may be expected to work on both sites of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, (i.e. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital & Cheltenham General Hospital).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Level or equivalent Grade D(3) English, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 Literacy) and Mathematics GCSE Grade D(3) or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 Numeracy)
- Basic level of competence in the standard range of Microsoft Office applications and email programmes
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling
- To have a flair and enthusiasm for catering
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GCSE Level or equivalent Grade D(3) English, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 Literacy) and Mathematics GCSE Grade D(3) or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 Numeracy)
- Basic level of competence in the standard range of Microsoft Office applications and email programmes
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- To have a basic understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling
- To have a flair and enthusiasm for catering
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).
