Cook Team Leader

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a Cook Team Leader to manage meal production and service for patients, staff and visitors. You will work with catering supervisors and managers to meet dietary and nutritional needs in a busy hospital kitchen.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent and Level 2 Food Hygiene; experience in hospital catering is advantageous. Welsh language skills are desirable; English and Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent qualifications are required.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards on commencement.
• Experience as a Chef, catering for large numbers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals from base and raw ingredients.
• Support Catering Supervisors in day-to-day supervision of staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Be flexible with shift patterns and work unsupervised when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

This post will provide cover for Ysbyty Gwynedd, Ysbyty Cefni , Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley and Ysbyty Eryri, to cover staff and provide a patient meal service. The Catering Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital provide meals, snacks and beverages to patients, staff and visitors. The Cook Team Leader is a key member of the team and has responsibility for carrying a range of duties related to food production and service in a busy kitchen environment. The Cook Team Leader will be working closely with Catering Supervisors, Catering Co-ordinator and managers to ensure that Catering Services meet relevant nutritional and dietary requirements arising from clinical, religious and cultural needs., The Cook Team Leader's responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking meals from base and raw ingredients.Supporting Catering Supervisors in the day to day supervision of staff,Ensuring a clean safe environment is maintained., You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who has City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent qualifications plus Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or work towards on commencement. Experience of working as a Chef, catering for large numbers would be of advantage., The Cook Team Leader needs to have good teamwork, leadership, communication and organisational skills. They need to be self-motivated, be able to work unsupervised, have a flexible approach to shift alterations and have a friendly and professional approach., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Experience of Catering in Health Care setting
• Allergen

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The Health Board offers excellent working conditions including a generous entitlement of paid holiday, enhanced pay for weekend working and an opportunity to join the Superannuation Pension Scheme.