Chef

Summerhill Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service provider in Birmingham seeks a dedicated team member to ensure delivery of a high-quality food service to staff and patients. The role includes assisting shift leaders, managing stock, and training new staff. Candidates should have experience in food service, knowledge of health and safety procedures, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

Vaccination opportunities

Continuous development

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or catering.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality food service to staff and patients.
• Assist in stock management in absence of shift leaders.
• Train new staff under the direction of shift leaders.

Skills

Food safety management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Cash handling

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

To provide a high quality, cost effective safe food service across BSMHFT Trust Sites. Responsible for providing support to the Shift leader/Supervisor on duty, and to act as relief Shift leader during times of absence. To provide a 'hands on' approach and support to Catering Staff as and when required, in order that service needs are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production and delivery of a high-quality safe food service to Staff and Patients, including Patients dietary needs.
• To be conversant with Computerised systems to maintain up to date records and working relationships within the department, to ensure specified standards and the maintenance of quality monitoring procedures, including inspection and completion of relevant forms.
• Post holder is responsible for ensuring that they are fully conversant with Catering Operational Policies, Codes of Practice and HACCP Systems that exist within the Hospital. (Details can be found in the Senior Catering Supervisors Office).
• Responsible for assisting with requisitioning and maintaining adequate stock levels of food/non-food items in the absence of Shift leaders as directed by the Food Production Manager.
• Responsibility to report to the appropriate department under Health & Safety legislation the breakdown of any electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for helping in ensuring that all cleaning materials are correctly stored/marked and are easily identifiable in accordance with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
• Responsible for deputising for Shift Leader/Dining Room Supervisor to cover annual/sick leave and in times of emergency.
• To help with the correct, safe, hygienic receipt, storage and use of all food items, materials and equipment.
• To assist Shift Leaders with organising function/buffet work, including the transport and collection of food, beverages, cutlery and utensils to and from meetings, wards, dining rooms and other Units.
• Responsible for the signing in and out of keys to open/close kitchen.
• To assist with training requirements, including induction of new staff, under direction of Shift Leaders and in conjunction with the Food Production Manager.
• To establish and maintain good working relationships between Catering staff and other departments.
• To assist with minor complaints quickly and efficiently, reporting any matters of a more serious nature to the Shift Leader/Food Production Manager to ensure the continued smooth running of the department.
• To undertake any ad hoc duties as required by the Shift Leaders and Food Production Manager commensurate with the grade of the post.
• Responsible for engaging in the Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant Departmental/Trust and Statutory Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the Service/Organisational aims and objectives.
• Responsible for handling cash and operating cash register including balance and banking all monies.
• It is everyone responsible to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
• Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and always follow, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
• It is everyone responsible to be aware of food allergens ensuring the safety of those consuming food and understand the precautions that need to be taken.

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.