Chef

 

Main characteristics

Location

East Grinstead, West Sussex

Company

Coyles

Salary

£11.87/hour

Employment type

Contract, Temporary

Category

Food

Job summary

Role: Chef (2x positions available)

Location: Queen Victoria Hospital, RH19 3DZ

Pay: Band 3 - £11.87ph

Hours: Various shift patterns

Contract: From 27th November 2023 26th November 2024

*The successful candidates will need to have a Level 3 in Food Hygiene, along with Allergen Awareness.*

Summary:

To be Responsible for preparation and cooking of all food requirements which meet expectations in terms of quality and value for money within current legislation (HACCPS) day to day operation of catering service, including special and ethnic diets.

Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and deal with any comments or feedback with necessary actions to maintain food safety and hygiene provisions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Make use of and implement all Catering Management Systems and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point document (HACCP) to ensure food hygiene and safety.

* Correctly monitor and record all deliveries and storage, stock levels, maintaining the correct standards at all times.

* Comply with the high standards of personal and Kitchen hygiene at all times in line with the HACCP working principles.

* Follow the daily, weekly and periodic cleaning schedules for cleaning of all food production equipment, food storage areas and production areas.

* Accurately record and report any faults relating to catering equipment, kitchen fabric and main services to Team Leader or Head of Facilities whilst following correct procedures to ensure continuation of normal service.

* Ensure Food Safety and Health & safety legislation is adhered to within the main kitchen and ward kitchens by actively promoting a safety conscious environment.

* Ensure that Environmental Health and Food Standards Agency policies and procedures are adhered to.

* Work flexibly throughout services operational hours

* Promote a flexible approach to meal provision in line with individual patient dietary requirements.

* Ensuring safe use of all catering equipment by other staff

* Assist in prioritising and organising kitchen work plan, staffing levels and ensuring safe cooking methods

* To ensure the highest standards in food produced, service and delivery are maintained at all times

* To ensure all food items are stored correctly ensuring good stock rotation and temperature control

* To maintain a high standard of cleaning in all areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning procedures

* Maintain due diligence in all work procedures and practices throughout, for example, the preparation, cooking, service and storage stages through temperature control, high standards of personal hygiene, monitoring forms along with a clear understanding of HACCP and COSHH. Ensure all HACCP documentation is completed by the catering assistants and checked on a daily basis. This is important to ensure that the Trust achieves the highest star rating for food hygiene. Assist in the Environment Health Officer Audits to demonstrate compliance.

* Ensure that all activities required for the preparation and distribution of food to patients, staff and visitors is met to standards expected

* Deal with patient, staff and visitor queries and complaints escalate to The Head Chef and Assistant chef as necessary

* Ability to display moderate effort for short periods of time when moving and handling catering equipment

* Ensure compliance with the Safety Management System when using machinery. Report any Health and Safety related issues to the Head of Facilities