Lead Food Production Cook

8 months ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Positions have become available within Singleton Hospital Catering Department.

Required to work independently within Catering Standard Operational Procedures and the principles of a flexible team approach, the post holder is responsible for the organisation and standards of discipline for staff, the organisation of the kitchen in the allocation of work and control of kitchen areas: leads, supervises, directs and controls quantities, preparation, production, cooking and provision (including service) of a consistent high standard of quality cook chill/cook freeze/traditional (where applicable) food production items for patients and customers as directed by the Deputy Support Services Manager/Food Support Officer

They will adhere to and ensure safe working practices and hygiene requirements in line with HACCP, all relevant Food Hygiene Legislation/Guidelines and Health Board policies and procedures.

The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

To lead and undertake the organisation of duties/work area in line with allocated work plan prioritising/adjusting work schedules as and when required to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

To lead in and ensure that food is ordered, received, stored, stock rotated and regenerated to the agreed temperatures as per Food Hygiene Legislation.

Resolve day to day issues to support the delivery of service provision, ensuring its delivery is efficient and cost effective.

To ensure security of stocks, equipment and associated areas. Checking recipe ingredients for quality, quantity and appearance for all allocated food production.

Checking recipe ingredients for quality, quantity and appearance for all allocated food production.

To lead in and undertake the preparation, cooking and service of food to a high standard following all standardised recipes and methods.

Responsible for maintaining the quality of all dishes at each stage of production in food preparation and production.

Demonstrating good organisational and timing skills to meet departmental guidelines.

Ensuring and maintaining the prescribed portion control in the decanting and service of food and liquids.

To manoeuvre catering equipment and provisions to/from associated areas.

The cooking and regeneration of all food items and liquids in line with HACCP principles and Food Hygiene Legislation and Guidelines.

Ensuring adequate menu items are available in ward/service areas and assisting in distribution and food service to patients/service users, where applicable.

To lead and/or assist in the preparation, distribution, service and clearing of special functions and theme days to service users, as necessary.

To lead in and cover any blast chilling/freezing/storage/production/packing and labelling/distribution section as/when necessary.

To ensure and comply with all standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the catering department and associated areas.

To manage, monitor and undertake cleaning duties as/when appropriate to maintain safe high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout as per detailed cleaning schedules and safe systems of work in respect of catering equipment utilized. This will be achieved by agreed methods and will include the use of appropriate cleaning equipment (to include electrical) and cleaning chemicals.

Day to day supervision of Food Services staff, resolving any staff queries, as necessary, ensuring appropriate work allocation to support efficient service delivery.

Using computer software for the purpose of printing of pre type set labels

Responsible for and undertaking the completion of hard copy and electronic documentation in accordance with Food Hygiene legislation, HACCP and Health Board policies and procedures, as directed.

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