Chef

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK seeks a qualified chef to prepare and cook approximately 1000 fresh patient meals daily. This role involves ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation in a professional setting and an understanding of food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook approximately 1000 fresh patient meals per day.
• Record preparation and cooking details in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

Job description

Overview

Working as part of a team of qualified chefs, prepare and cook approximately 1000 fresh patient meals per day, ensuring high standards of food quality, food hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained.

Preparation, cooking and delivery of patient food, in accordance with standard recipes and recommended procedures.

Responsibilities

• Record all required details of the preparation, cooking, chilling of food in accordance with agreed HACCP standards for scrutiny by the Environmental Health Officers, understanding that these are legal documents.
• Carry out cleaning of work areas and equipment to a high standard.

About the Trust

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable