Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. Preparation and cooking of all meals and menu items including special diets in accordance with the standard recipes and agreed menus.
2. Ensure that all dishes are properly cooked and attractively presented, advise and assist with service as required.
3. Undertake food preparation and service in the restaurant areas to include order service, special dishes on theme days and for any other special event as required.
4. Practice good levels of stock rotation and correct storage of all the perishable items ensuring that all refrigerated and frozen items are stored at the correct temperatures and are dated.
5. Handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trust Food Safety Policy (HACCP).
6. Complete quality assurance and departmental food safety/HACCP monitoring or recording as required.
7. Work at all times in a clean and tidy manner ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene and safety regulations.
8. Cooking of foods to the highest standards. Working to the strict hygiene requirements as laid down or required.
9. Ensuring the highest standards of personal and working hygiene practices.
10. Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment is carried out. Report to the manager any item of foodstuff considered by the post holder to be unsuitable for use.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Catering 706 1&2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* COSHH
* Lifting & Handling
Experience
Essential criteria
* The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation
* Taking and recording of temperatures
* Stock Control
* Menu planning
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills
* Time management skills
* Able to work under pressure
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Able to follow written instructions
Desirable criteria
* Able to work with no supervision
Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:
* Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
* Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
* Children and young people's mental health services;
* Children's community services in Peterborough;
* Social care;
* Ground-breaking research
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 416.6KB)
* CPFT Values (PDF, 114.7KB)
* CPFT Mindful Employers (PDF, 51.3KB)
* CPFT Accommodation (PDF, 296.6KB)