Hospital Chef — Lead Kitchen, Special Diets & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training package

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits described on the NHS

Job summary

The Estates and Facilities Services Directorate of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a chef to lead hands-on cooking in a busy hospital kitchen. You will prepare special diets to dietitian guidance, check temperatures and maintain hygiene standards with ongoing training and supervision.

Requirements include a Level 2 food hygiene certificate and a recognised chef qualification. A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Level 2 food hygiene certificate is required.
• A recognised chef qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on cooking and daily kitchen operations to quality, safety and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and store food in line with Trust policies and the site HACCP plan.
• Control food production, portion sizes and waste.
• Check and record food temperatures so food leaves the kitchen within safe limits and presentation holds.
• Prepare special diets to Trust dietetic policies, liaising with ward staff when no dietitian is available.
• Attend in-house and external training to enhance the service.
• Take part in an annual PADR.

Education

Level 2 food hygiene certificate

Qualified chef (NVQ or City & Guilds)

Job description

The Estates and Facilities Services Directorate of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a chef to lead hands-on cooking in a busy hospital kitchen. You will prepare special diets to dietitian guidance, check temperatures and maintain hygiene standards with ongoing training and supervision.

Requirements include a Level 2 food hygiene certificate and a recognised chef qualification. A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn are essential for this role.