Chef

NHS; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Cook to support onsite cooking and meal services for patients and staff. You will ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety while preparing and serving meals. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 food hygiene certificate and experience in customer care. Competitive benefits are included, along with the opportunity for personal development.

Benefits

Staff development

Access to NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Onsite parking

Free psychological support services

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education required.
• Possession of a Level 3 food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Prior experience in customer care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food to patients, staff and consultants.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Observe food hygiene/Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to prioritise tasks / own work load

Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels in the hospital

Education

Evidence of good standard of general education

Level 3 food hygiene certificate

Job description

Opportunity to support the onsite cooking within Sussex Premier Health kitchen providing meals to our patients and staff.

You will be working alongside the hotel services and hostess team to ensure our patients are catered during their stay at Sussex Premier Health.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and service of food to patients, staff and consultants
• Maintenance of high standards of hygiene
• Observation of food hygiene/Health & Safety and COSHH regulations and policy
• Ensures that all documentation/forms in line with ISO 9002 are completed to work within ISO 9002 and Investors in People requirements
• Correct and economical use of materials and equipment at all times.
• Reports any faults or defects in equipment to Head Chef/Hotel Services Manager
• Cleaning of equipment in accordance with schedules
• Menu planning
• To co-ordinate and plan special theme days as and when required
• Service of meals to patients and visitors
• Assist and direct catering assistants as and when required.

About Us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of good standard of general education
• Level 3 food hygiene certificate

Experience

• Previous experience of customer care

Skills

• Ability to prioritise tasks / own work load
• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels in the hospital

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Sussex Premier Health, Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RE

Visit our website at http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/

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