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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Variable Shift Pattern including Weekends and Bank Holidays
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week (0)
Job ref
186-1359-24-BR
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Wells Road centre, Hopewood, Lings Bar
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£12.45 per hour
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
26/11/2024 23:59

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Chef

Band 3

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Bank chef to join our catering team across various sites in Nottinghamshire.

If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff and visitors then we would love to hear from you. 

 Shift patterns  - Between 7am and 6pm including weekends and Bank holidays.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of the patient, staff or visitors meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation.

 

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations

To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 2)
Desirable criteria
  • City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience as a qualified chef
  • Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
  • Allergen awareness
  • Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in ordering of supplies

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety
  • Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
  • Due diligence/HACCP
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
  • Knowledge of food legislation

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
  • Experience of quality monitoring of food production
  • Good communication skills
  • Computer skills

Training

Essential criteria
  • C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 Food Safety certificate
  • Computer literate

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Taylor
Job title
Catering Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691300
Additional information

Extension 14484

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Duncan Macmillan House
Porchester Road
Mapperley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 6AA
Telephone
0115 671 4610 - Bank Team
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