Assistant Head Chef

NHS Scotland; Belfast City District; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend enhancements

Job summary

Royal Victoria Hospital is recruiting an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a section of the hospital kitchen. The role focuses on delivering high-quality catering for patients, staff and visitors while maintaining HACCP, health and safety and COSHH standards.

Applicants should have supervisory experience in large-scale catering and a solid understanding of hospital food service procedures. The post is part-time, with weekend enhancements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety & COSHH procedures.
• Experience of cooking in a large-scale catering environment at supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of catering services within the Hospital to patients, staff and visitors.
• Support the Head Chef and be part of the main kitchen team.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with hospital policies.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Health & Safety

COSHH procedures

Large-scale catering

Job description

Royal Victoria Hospital

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Are you looking for a more fulfilling role? A better work life balance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Head Chef to work within the kitchen at Royal Victoria Hospital. We are looking for a chef who will support the Head Chef and be part of the main team. You are required to deliver a high standard of Catering Services within the Hospital to patients, staff and visitors whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. Applicants must have a working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety & COSHH procedures. Previous experience of cooking in a large-scale Catering environment at a supervisory level is preferred, as is a good knowledge of working procedures, practices & equipment through a combination of experience and professional qualifications.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to:

Colin Skinner, Catering Services Manager, RVH/Angus

Email: [e-mail] Phone [phone] ext 55970

or

Paul Morgans, Assistant Catering Manager, RVH/Angus

Email: [e-mail] Phone [phone] ext 58356

Hours of work are: 30 hours per week. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.

Enhancements are paid for weekend working.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.

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