Chef - Grange University Hospital

7 days ago

Cwmbran, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Facilities team, working as a chef in the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.

The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. The post holder will assist with the day to supervision and organisation of these services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident to work on their own initiative possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.

You must possess City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ

The working hours will be 19:00 - 02:00 on a two week rota which includes weekend working.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things you will be responsible for:

Planning team members work schedules and resource requirements;

Co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached;

Quality audits;

Effective team leader who can manage and adhere to financial targets, and is capable of maintaining a high quality standards of service, which is responsive to customer's needs.

Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff and visitors

Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance to the pre-agreed menu.

Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dieticians regarding specialised dietary requirements

Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation regeneration and food provision for customers

Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance to Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be trained to the Level of City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 Possess the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3 Good Standard of education Previous experience within the catering industry Show evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

Knoweldge & Experience

Essential

Show evidence of continuing professional development Working within the NHS Previous experience of Catering services Knowledge of allergens, dietary and nutritional requirements Knowledge of HACCP documentation & infection control Managing information - providing an efficient service and communication network (both internally and externally) To comply with all aspects of current food hygiene legislation and practices, pest control procedures, security, health and safety and fire procedures through out the department

Desirable

Developing operational rosters Time management Previous experience of managing staff

Skills

Essential

Ability to follow instructions and procedures Ability to concentrate and undertake repetitive tasks Ability to relate to others, good interpersonal skills Able to work to timescales Working knowledge of cleaning equipment Able to communicate routine information with patients, visitors and colleagues on day to day matters Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Desirable

Induction training On job training Organise training plan for staff Understanding of ward kitchen cleanliness

Abilities

Essential

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and manual handling requirements of the role Able to work under pressure Able to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy when organising staff rosters, audits etc Concentration for undertaking tasks Able to work in a busy catering environment Prepared to work unsociable hours

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