University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly, hardworking, reliable & qualified Chef to work within the Catering team to provide freshly cooked food to our patients and staff. The team is responsible for providing an efficient, high quality, dedicated food and beverage service, operating in compliance with corporate and local policies and procedures.
Experience of working in a similar environment and the professional qualification standard COSHH and allergen training (or willingness to work towards it) are required. A driving licence would be an advantage but is not essential, this position has to cover 7 days and you will work any 5 days
Enhanced Pay for unsocial hours worked (Saturday, Sunday).
~ No split shifts
~ Paid training
~ Free uniform
~27 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays
~ Increased holiday allowance after 5 and 10 years' service
~ Enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
~ Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment
~ Staff Rates on Items in the Catering Departments retail outlets.
~ NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Liaise effectively with Food Production Manager on meal quality, and inform all staff about any menu changes.
It may be necessary for you to work in differing sections of the Catering Department to meet service needs. You must be flexible to work locations and hours and to meeting the needs of our customers and patients whilst being supportive of the large food service operation at the UHD.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent vocational level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Level 3 Food Hygiene/Safety
Level 3 Allergen awareness
Large scale Catering experience within healthcare sector
~ Experience of special dietary requirements gained through Education & training to level 3.
~``Work unsupervised in all areas of the kitchen
Previous experience within catering sector
Good understanding of food nutrition
Evidence of working in busy kitchens
City & Guilds 706/1 706/2 or equivalent vocational level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Level 3 Food Hygiene/Safety
Level 3 Allergen awareness
Large scale Catering experience within healthcare sector
~ Experience of special dietary requirements gained through Education & training to level 3.
~``Work unsupervised in all areas of the kitchen
Previous experience within catering sector
Good understanding of food nutrition
Evidence of working in busy kitchens
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
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