Assistant Head Chef

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to work in the kitchen at Royal Victoria Hospital. You will support the Head Chef and contribute to delivering high-standard catering for patients, staff and visitors while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH, with prior supervisory experience in a large-scale catering environment. Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland must be completed.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety, and COSHH procedures.
• Experience cooking in a large-scale catering environment at supervisory level.
• Must achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

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 H&S policies.

Skills

HACCP

Health & Safety

COSHH

Supervisory experience

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: Phone [phone] ext 55970

or

Paul Morgans, Assistant Catering Manager, RVH/Angus

Email: @ 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.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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