Overview
An opportunity has arisen at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly person to join the catering team as a qualified chef.
Responsibilities and duties are carried out in line with local operational procedures and work schedules.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high-quality catering service in line with local operational procedures and work schedules.
* Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone.
* Organise own day-to-day work tasks or activities.
* Report faults and failures of equipment/fabric of the building to management.
* Assist in the training of new or relief staff.
* Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager.
* Undertake audits, as necessary.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness including personal hygiene.
* Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.
* Carry out relief cover for break times, annual leave and sickness when necessary.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
* WFM – responsible for swiping/logging in at the start and finish of the shift.
* Maintain department records.
* Deal with patient/customer comments and complete relevant paperwork.
* Support the picking and packing catering assistants in the successful running of the patient food service.
* Follow approved recipes.
* Compliance with allergen regulations and Natashas Law.
* There may be occasional work in other areas of the facilities service; this is not expected frequently and would be after appropriate training and support.
* Applicants will need to have a broad range of cooking skills. They should be friendly, have a calm disposition, effective communication skills and be able to take charge in the absence of the Head Chef.
Qualifications and Requirements
* 3 years of employment and/or professional references in line with Trust guidelines.
* Ability to organise, prepare and cook patient special diets.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a healthcare environment.
Benefits and Working Environment
* We can offer straight shifts, generous annual leave entitlement and membership of the NHS Pension scheme.
* The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and valuing diversity in its staff.
Additional Information
The Trust provides care for a local population of around 675,000 across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and is committed to delivering excellence in care. The Trusts main hub is the QAH, with a long history dating back to its origins as a military hospital.
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