Hospital Chef: Therapeutic Diets & HACCP Lead

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Chef to support the Deputy Head of Catering in delivering high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will prepare, cook and present dishes while upholding strict hygiene and food safety standards.

The role involves assisting in menu preparation for Ellesmere Port Hospital and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure efficient service; prior experience in large-scale catering and knowledge of HACCP are desirable.

Qualificações

• City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ Equivalent.
• Level 3 Award in Food Safety - Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Level 4 Food Safety Management.
• Basic health & Safety Certificate and Allergen Awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and serve meals to patients, staff and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene throughout the process.
• Observe and maintain all necessary "due diligence" records as requested, i.e.: Fridge, Freezer Temperature recordings, HACCP.
• Follow/implement all aspects of food safety management systems, for which you are responsible.
• Follow standard recipes and methods and make the most economical use of fresh/raw ingredients, whilst maintaining strict avoidance of waste.
• Allocate work to the kitchen support staff, in conjunction with the Deputy Head/Manager, and assist in the induction and training of newly appointed Chefs, catering assistants and porters.
• Check that all food received is in accordance with quality and quantity ordered, adopting basic stock control principles.
• Assist in the ordering of certain perishable foods and dairy store items.

Conhecimentos

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

HACCP understanding

Formação académica

City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ Equivalent

Level 3 Award in Food Safety - Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 4 Food Safety Management

Basic health & Safety Certificate

Allergen Awareness

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Chef to support the Deputy Head of Catering in delivering high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will prepare, cook and present dishes while upholding strict hygiene and food safety standards.

The role involves assisting in menu preparation for Ellesmere Port Hospital and coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure efficient service; prior experience in large-scale catering and knowledge of HACCP are desirable.