Chef II

St Michaels Hospital; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Dún Laoghaire is seeking a part-time temporary chef with over 2 years of culinary experience. The chef will manage patient and staff meals while maintaining HACCP safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This role provides an opportunity to showcase culinary passion and adhere to healthcare standards in food preparation. Competitive conditions apply.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Subsidised staff restaurant

Access to subsidised gym facilities

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous chef experience in a restaurant, hotel, or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP practices and documentation.
• Good personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Requisition food stuffs and materials.
• Cook and deliver meals ensuring excellent presentation.
• Manage catering assistants and provide guidance.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary Arts - Professional Cookery FETAC level 6

Certificate in the Management of Food Hygiene

HACCP Training

Allergen Training

Job description

PART‑TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION – 6 MONTHS

Role Summary:

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years, previous chef experience working in a restaurant/hotel/or healthcare environment. He/she must be forward thinking and be able to demonstrate their passion for the culinary arts in the manner by which they prepare and present food. The chef will rotate between pastry section, patient meals and staff canteen. A strong knowledge of HACCP practices and completing the relevant documentation is essential, along with good personal hygiene

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Culinary Arts - Professional Cookery FETAC level 6 or City & Guilds706/1 & 2
• Certificate in the Management of Food Hygiene
• 2 years’ experience
• HACCP Training
• Allergen Training

Person Specification (e.g. Key Skills & Competencies Required):

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and to perform duties in a responsible and mature manner
• Courteous at all times
• Honest trustworthy and reliable
• Punctual
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• A team player
• Ability to pay attention to detail in daily work duties
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Requisition of food stuffs and materials
• Receiving and checking in deliveries
• Resolving any quality issues in relation to deliveries and inform catering office of any returns or shortages.
• Decanting: correct storage: rotation and allocation of foodstuffs
• Cooking and delivery of pastry, patients and staff meals in a timely fashion, ensuring excellent presentation and correct temperature at all times.
• Manage catering assistants and offer guidance and training when necessary
• Portioning and packing of both raw and cooked food
• Labelling, chilling and serving of food according to best practice and HACCP legislation
• Record keeping
• Ensure you maintain the cleanliness and good order of your area of assignment and associated areas to the highest standard possible
• To adhere to specifications, standards and procedures while at work
• To practice all hygiene and health and safety procedures
• To report faulty equipment or anything which may cause concern under health and safety
• To take all necessary steps to ensure the maximum security of your area of assignment and all equipment and supplies contained therein.
• To report to management immediately any accidents, incidents, near misses, fire, stock loss, damage, unfit food and take such action as would be considered appropriate.
• To assist with special functions as required
• Provide standard recipes for all new dishes and salads, thus ensuring consistency of quality, taste and appearance of all food.
• To attend meetings as required
• To support the use of all new technology and equipment
• To undertake any training courses as required
• Any other duties relevant to the post as may be allocated by the Head Chef or Catering Manager/Supervisor
• Ensure food waste is minimal.
• Keep up with industry trends and create new recipes in collaboration with the Sous Chef.
• The post holder is accountable, responsible and has authority for delivering a quality service and ensuring patient safety. The post holder will work within a Risk Management Framework to achieve the HIQA Safer, Better Healthcare Standards and other quality standards as appropriate.

Specific Accountability:

• The post holder is accountable to the Dietetic manager.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Conditions of Employment:

• Annual Leave Entitlement: 23 days per annum pro- rata. Annual leave is calculated January to December of each year.
• Sick Leave Regulations: Please refer to contract of employment.
• Probationary Period: The appointee shall hold office for a probationary period of six months.
• The terms of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme (VHSS & SPSPS) will apply to this position.
• A minimum of 1 months’ notice of termination of employment is required. Notice of termination of employment must be received in writing.
• Uniform Policy must be adhered to at all times.

Please note the following:

• The Hospital Board is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings.
• Fire orders must be observed and staff must attend fire lectures every 2 years.
• Mandatory training must be adhered to and recertified before expiry timeframes occur i.e. Manual Handling, Basic Life support, Intravenous assessment, Hand hygiene education, waste management and Mission effectiveness programme.
• All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
• In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (1989 & 2005), smoking within the Hospital building is not permitted.
• All Staff are advised to avail of Hepatitis B Vaccination with Occupational Health.

Policies/Legislation:

All hospital policies and procedures form an integral part of an employment contract and may be subject to update and revision, from time to time, in consultation with union representatives as appropriate. Employees are required to comply with all hospital policies, procedures (e.g. Dignity at work, Trust in Care, Computer Usage Policy) and the hospitals ethical codes of practice.

Confidentiality:

In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients, students, staff and / or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instruction of an authorised officer, such information must not be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

Hygiene:

During the course of employment staff are required to ensure that the hospital’s hygiene and infection control policies are adhered to at all times. All employees have responsibility to prevent transmission of infection by adhering to and implementing optimal hand hygiene and adhering to the Hospital’s Hygiene processes. Hygiene is a fundamental component of St Michaels Hospital’s quality system to ensure the safety and well-being of its patients and staff and plays a role in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection.

Benefits of working at St Michaels Hospital

• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Library facilities.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Subsidised pharmacy.
• Access to subsidised gym facilities.
• Access to health services credit union.
• Group discount for health insurance.
• Excellent access to public transport including dart and bus routes.
• Tax saver commuter ticket scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.