Overview
Chef
Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital, M41 5SL
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
6-month placement with possibility of extension plus adhoc shifts across the Trust. Up to 37.5 hours per week - 5 shifts over a 7-day period including alternate weekends. Various shift on a forward rota between core hours of 6am to 7pm.
Band 3 - £12.75/hr (Midweek) / £17.22/hr (Saturdays) / £21.55/hr (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
Start immediately - subject to onboarding.
Responsibilities
* Preparation and production of all meals, including full English Breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals. Expectation to work with pork products.
* Undertake responsibilities for all aspects of food preparation and service, providing catering services to patients, staff and visitors restaurants including hosting hospitality events of already established highest standards.
* Ensure food meets Trust standards and temperature requirements for both hot and cold food in line with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and deal with any discrepancies as per departmental policy and SOPs.
* Keep up to date with departmental COSHH manual and PPE requirements for each food preparation and cleaning task; ensure food/stock is stored at correct temperatures and correct use of labeling using the provided label machine where appropriate.
* This role requires extensive use of equipment used in commercial food preparation, production, and packaging; equipment used in the commercial retail industry; IT equipment (computer, printer & other VDU/devices); vending units (hot/cold food & beverages).
Person specification
* A minimum of NVQ Level 2 catering or cookery qualification.
* A valid Food Safety Level 2 certification.
* Experience in working in a fast-paced kitchen.
* Ability to produce interesting and nutritious menus within set budgets.
* Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and various health and safety legislation.
* This role may require evidence of vocational Level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience.
* All applicants must be trained in food hygiene to Food Safety Level 2 standards or possess HACCP certifications and possess sufficient experience to warrant working as a cook/chef rather than a catering assistant.
About the unit
The Moorside Unit, located within Trafford General Hospital in Urmston, Trafford, provides inpatient mental health services for adults and older adults. The unit comprises several wards and offers information about mental health recovery and resources, as well as therapeutic activities to support patient recovery.
Benefits (NHSP)
* Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week
* First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
* Dedicated consultants
* Flexible working options
* Free DBS and free training
* Build holiday allowance
* Support when you need it - 24/7, 365 days
* Stakeholder pension scheme
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