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Person specification
Qualificaions
Essential criteria
1. City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent vocational level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
2. Level 3 Food Hygiene/Safety
3. Level 3 Allergen awareness
Desirable criteria
4. Formal Dietetics Course
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Large scale Catering experience within healthcare sector
6. Experience of special dietary requirements gained through Education & training to level 3.
7. ``Work unsupervised in all areas of the kitchen
Desirable criteria
8. Previous experience within catering sector
9. Previous NHS experience
Skills/Competencies
Essential criteria
10. Attention to detail inc. Accuracy & ability to multi-task.
11. Culinary Expertise (Excellent knife skills, Equipment knowledge, Safety/Sanitation methods, cooking methods)
Desirable criteria
12. Evidence of creativity by introducing new recipe ideas in areas of control
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Good understanding of food nutrition
14. Good understanding of H&S, HACCP & COSHH regulations
Desirable criteria
15. Understand the needs of Special Diets for patients
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
16. Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
17. Ability to communicate effectively with all hospital staff
18. Passion for cooking
Desirable criteria
19. Evidence of working in busy kitchens