Chef

Tameside Hospital

Ashton-under-Lyne

On-site

GBP 13,000 - 15,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS Pension Scheme

Sick pay

27-33 days annual leave plus bank hols

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress

Job summary

Tameside Hospital is seeking a permanent, part-time cook to manage 21 hours per week of food production and delivery to patients, staff, and visitors. The role emphasises high food quality and strict adherence to standard recipes and methods.

You should understand cook-chill/cook-freeze procedures, maintain stock control, ensure hygienic premises and equipment, and support training and relationships with staff and external agencies. Note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience of food production and service systems.
Understanding of cook chill/cook freeze procedures.
Knowledge of food safety legislation and health and safety implications of food services.
Experience in managing stock and reducing wastage.

Responsibilities

Professionally responsible for all aspects of food production and delivery to the Trust's patients, staff and visitors.
Adhere to standard recipes and methods to maintain consistency and quality.
Maintain hygiene and safety of premises and equipment.
Assist management with training and support staff relationships and external agencies.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Stock control

Hygiene practices

Communication

Job description

To foster and maintain close working relationships with key groups of staff such as supervisors, store person, restaurant staff etc. To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by providing information and statements. To assist management in delivering the departmental training policy, by attending training sessions as and when required. To assist management in maintaining good working relationships with external agencies i.e. Environmental Health To have a comprehensive knowledge and experience of food production and service systems. To assist management maintain financial control of the catering services within the Trust by ensuring that standard recipes and methods are adhered to, that an effective stock control and issue policy is followed and that wastage is kept to a minimum. Ensure safe and secure receipt, storage and use of all commodities including an effective stock control procedure. Maintains the Trust's premises and equipment in a hygienic manner and in good repair. To embrace schemes and approaches that make staff feel valued which will encourage high levels of motivation and performance. Good knowledge of food safety legislation, food service standards, and other health and safety implications of food services. Plays an important role in the delivery of the Trust's food production service. Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Permanent role - 21 Hours per week Professionally responsible for all aspects of food production and delivery to the Trust's patients, staff and visitors. Particular emphasis will be placed on food quality and adherence to standard recipes and methods. He/she should also understand the relative application of cooking procedure including cook chill/cook freeze, correct seasoning, flavouring, consistency, texture and the promotion of both interesting and attractive ideas of presenting food.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunatelynot eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

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