Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Nil Hours Contract shifts 'as and when' basis, seven days a week including Bank Holidays)
- Job ref
- 186-807-24-BR
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Various
- Town
- Retford
- Salary
- £12.45 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Chef
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for Chef’s to join our Facilities Bank to work on a flexible basis on an ‘as and when’ basis when shifts become available, primarily working at the Bassetlaw Hospice in Retford, but could also be asked to work at Rampton Hospital near Retford, Wathwood Hospital near Wath upon Dearne or at Sherwood Oaks and Blossomwood Hospitals in Mansfield. Further discussion about our sites and availability to work at these will be discussed at interview.
Previous experience of a busy catering environment is a requirement.
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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
As this is a Bank position the 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
Working for our organisation
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
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
- Recognised Catering and Support Services Qualification
Desirable criteria
- City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent (NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2)
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a qualified chef
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Experience in quality monitoring and of food production
- Experience in staff supervision of catering services
- Experience in producing menus/special diets
- Experience in ordering supplies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Working Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Accurately complete documentation
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Computer literate
Training
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Health & Safety Workplace Certificate
- City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3)
Values and Behaviour
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
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jack Walters
- Job title
- Facilities Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01777 247450
List jobs with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Support Services or all sectors