Job Overview An exciting role for an experienced and enthusiastic chef with good knowledge and understanding of large scale production catering. The right candidate will have previous experience of leading a team and be able to communicate effectively with catering staff and management, ward staff, patients and senior staff/managers across the Trust. They will be conscientious with a determination to drive essential change throughout the department, assisting the catering management with the implementation of new practice and procedures ensuring all kitchen staff have the knowledge, skills and tools to provide the highest quality service at all times. They will need an eagerness to play a supportive role through strong leadership, leading by example and identifying areas where improvement can be made. They will be proactive with menu development and be able to provide knowledgeable and experienced input supporting the catering dietician and catering management, to ensure menus are fresh and exciting, well balanced and nutritious while keeping within the restraints of departmental resources. Menus will include sustainable, local, seasonal ingredients and meet the requirements laid out in the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy. They will play an integral part in the departments development and resilience planning to ensure the service remains a sustainable part of the RUH's future. Main duties of the job To manage the production and service of approximately 2,500 high quality meals each day, ensuring the production is efficient and economical within the operational frameworks and available resources of the catering department at all times. To communicate effectively with all catering staff, ward staff, catering management and senior staff/managers across the Trust. To work with the catering management team to ensure that the catering services are continually reviewed and developed in order to seek the highest possible operational standards. Patient menu development, implementing new dishes and creating recipes. Ensure food production conforms to the catering departments ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. Continually promote and work towards compliance of the National Standard and of the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person specification Experience and knowledge Essential criteria Basic Literacy & Numeracy Skills Good understanding of allergens and HACCP Large scale catering supervisory experience Experience of NHS Desirable criteria Allergens awareness Level 2 Basic computer skills Qualifications Essential criteria Good level of education to O'Level or GCSE / Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 / Good communication skills Desirable criteria Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 / Previous experience in a healthcare setting interpersonal skills Essential criteria Good communication at all levels / Good understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Control Desirable criteria Supervisory management in a healthcare setting / Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download Duty Chef (PDF, 168.4KB) Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Lee Johnston Job title Catering Projects/Food Production Manager Email address lee.johnston1@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 821695