Job summary We are currently looking at recruiting a Chef within our busy kitchen, to work within our pastry bay area of the department Are you that Chef who has natural flare and likes daily challenges within the workplace? then you might be the Chef we are looking for we are looking for someone who can work of their own initiative and bring different ideas to our department. The ideal candidates should have achieved their Food Preparation and cooking NVQ level 2 or the equivalent, have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure. Main duties of the job Providing nutritional meals to our patients and other service users which includes providing specialist diets Ensuring that trust policies and practices are adhered to which includes filling in trust documentation Taking ownership of own training and ensuring all relevant training that is required for the job role is up to date About us We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 435-UHMBB051224-A Job locations Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities Providing nutritional meals to our patients and other service users which includes providing specialist diets Ensuring that trust policies and practices are adhered to which includes filling in trust documentation Taking ownership of own training and ensuring all relevant training that is required for the job role is up to date Job description Job responsibilities Providing nutritional meals to our patients and other service users which includes providing specialist diets Ensuring that trust policies and practices are adhered to which includes filling in trust documentation Taking ownership of own training and ensuring all relevant training that is required for the job role is up to date Person Specification interview Essential Catering Experience Holds NVQ2 or equivalent Holds intermediate Food Hygiene Experience in Specialist Diets Desirable Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene willing to work towards the necessary training required for specialist diets Person Specification interview Essential Catering Experience Holds NVQ2 or equivalent Holds intermediate Food Hygiene Experience in Specialist Diets Desirable Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene willing to work towards the necessary training required for specialist diets Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 4LF Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)