Overview
Grantham catering operates a Catering Unit providing meals to Grantham hospital patient services and the Restaurant providing over 85,000 meals a year. We have a retail service to patients, staff and visitors. The premise operates with an approved HACCP and safe working procedures. We have a vacancy in the catering department for a Kitchen supervisor to work in the Main Kitchen. The candidate will work as part of a very experienced team producing high volumes of meals for patients, staff and visitors. The hours are flexible to suit the needs of service, this will be any 5 from 7 including weekends and bank holidays as required. The job purpose will be to provide a safe, efficient catering service to patients, staff and visitors, and external contracts, to include weighing ingredients, preparation, cooking, chilling and service of food, and cleaning of equipment and work areas to the specified standard. This role also has supervisory requirements to help support the running of this department.
Responsibilities
* Provide a safe, efficient catering service to patients, staff and visitors, and external contracts, including weighing ingredients, preparation, cooking, chilling and service of food.
* Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to the specified standard.
* Supervise kitchen activities and assist the team leader and Catering Manager with day-to-day kitchen management.
* Follow written and verbal instructions and comply with strict hygiene regulations.
* Complete simple records and operate machinery after training.
* Work as part of a busy team in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Qualifications
* Minimum basic food hygiene certificate.
* City and Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ level 2 (or equivalent).
* Good communications skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
* Ability to work without direct supervision and demonstrate high personal standards.
Employment details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Hours: any 5 from 7, including weekends and bank holidays, to suit service needs.
About the employer
Grantham and District Hospital serves the local community with ambulatory and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is part of the same NHS group with Teaching Hospital status and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Pilgrim Hospital serves the South Lincolnshire area with major specialties and 24-hour A&E.
Contacts for informal visits / application
Name: Adrian Barnett – Catering Manager
Email: Adrian.Barnett@ULH.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01205 445616
Name: David Nicholls – Team Leader Grantham Catering
Email: David.nicholls7@nhs.net
Telephone: 01476 464406
Note
Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG) information included for context. This description reflects the current vacancy without altering original job information.
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