Production Chef

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Illogan Highway; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is seeking a Catering Supervisor to support the Head Chef and ensure efficient preparation and product flow in Sustenation. You will supervise recipe assembly, maintain HACCP standards, and work with the Operations Manager to improve efficiency in daily operations while delivering safe, high-quality food services across the hospital sites.

Experience in catering within a large organisation, a strong commitment to hygiene, and willingness to undertake

Qualifications

• Catering experience within a large organisation.
• Creative skills for menu and product development.
• City & Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Catering & Hospitality or equivalent.
• Organisational and Supervisory Skills.
• Intermediate/Level 3 Food Safety Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to achieve the highest levels of hygiene.
• Be motivated and have a genuine passion for food and its quality.
• Willing to undertake training in line with job development and organisational standards.
• Professional manner, have a smart appearance, and a good communicator.
• Flexible attitude to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in effective preparation and product handling.
• Supervise the recipe assembly of ingredients, disposables and vegetable preparation.
• Ensure appropriate separation of goods as defined in the unit's HACCP procedure.
• Support the Operations Manager and Head Chef to increase efficiency and provide advice to users of the service.
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene and Health & Safety within the department.

Skills

Catering experience

Menu development

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Food safety hygiene

Flexibility

Motivation and passion for food

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Catering & Hospitality or equivalent

Intermediate/Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

To support the Head Chef by ensuring the effective preparation and the product into and out of Sustenation. To supervise the recipe assembly of ingredients, including disposables and vegetable preparation whilst ensuring the appropriate separation of goods as defined in the unit's HACCP procedure. To support the Operations Manager and Head Chef in enhancing the role and reputation of Sustenation by increasing efficiency and providing advice, recommendation, and support to users of the service. To comply with all high standards of Hygiene and Health & Safety, procedures within the department at all times.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future.The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams. We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Catering experience within a large organisation.

Creative skills for menu and product development.

City & Guilds 7061/2, NVQ3 Craft or NVQ3 Catering & Hospitality or equivalent.

Organisational and Supervisory Skills.

Intermediate/Level 3 Food Safety Hygiene Certificate.

Ability to achieve the highest levels of hygiene.

Be motivated and have a genuine passion for food and its quality.

Willing to undertake training in line with job development and organisational standards.

Professional manner, have a smart appearance, and a good communicator.

Flexible attitude to shift work.