Executive Chef

2 days ago

City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading the preparation and cooking of meals to the highest standard for both our restaurants and patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Organize the preparation and cooking of meals to meet the required standards, including special diets and function work.
  • Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times.
  • Liaise with the Head Chef, Deputy Kitchen Manager, and Kitchen Manager to ensure the food is presented to a high standard and portion controls are met.
  • Plan and prepare modified diets as required.
  • Assist with the management of food safety across the Catering Department and the wider Trust.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on food safety and hygiene procedures.
  • Assist with the placement of provisions and other orders according to standing financial instructions.
  • Assist with staff rotas and observe all relevant Trust processes.
  • Control staff absence and sickness levels.
  • Assist with staff training, with particular regard to health and safety and use of equipment.
  • Maintain all due-diligence processes relating to cook-chill cooking procedures as stated in the food safety policy.
  • Ensure all food stored in fridges/freezers have correct labelling.
  • Ensure economical and correct use of all materials and equipment.
  • Observe standards of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
  • Cover for other Team Leader Chefs as and when required.
  • Assure a high level of staff morale and motivation by personal leadership, communication, and appropriate procedures.
  • Help deal with client feedback and complaints.
  • Maintain a tidy place of work, including undertaking light cleaning duties.
  • Maintain a neat appearance at all times consistent with the Catering dress code.
  • Report any accident immediately as per the accident procedure.
  • Attend training courses where necessary.
  • Local flexibility in terms of task and location.
  • Participation in the department's appraisal scheme.
  • Promote the service and reputation of the department at all times.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grade for the efficient running of the department.
  • Full awareness of all dietary supplements that are required.
  • Reporting of any mechanical and electrical defects and the need for repairs to the catering supervisors.
  • Safe working practices in the production kitchen in accordance with good catering practice and provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • Report any accident immediately as per the Accident Procedure and complete all appropriate paperwork and inform your line manager.
Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to fulfill the role as described in line with the Trust Manual handling Policy and the Equality Act.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

  • Self-motivating
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Patient, organized, and friendly
  • Problem-solving
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to motivate staff and delegate duties
  • Good customer care skills

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in a similar environment
  • Literate
  • An understanding of dietary requirements

Qualifications/Education

Essential

  • Good level of education
  • Recognized supervisory qualification
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene
  • Good command of spoken and written English
  • Relevant chef qualification (NVQ 3) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Level 4 food hygiene certificate
  • Health & Safety Training
  • Manual Handling policy knowledge

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