Job summary
We are delighted to offer this Chef/Supervisor role at our newly built state of the art Hospital in the North of Manchester the role will be to carry out food production duties throughout the facilities managed services in the provision of high-quality, cost-effective service to meet the standards, policies, and objectives of the department and The Trust.
Assisting the head chef, food production supervisor and the catering manager and other teams as directed and required
Main duties of the job
1. To Cook food in the manner laid down, using the ingredients specified, following recipes, production methods and achieving the required standards.
2. The portioning of food according to procedures.
3. The completion of production documentation as required.
4. To report all deficiencies in food production, quality, and temperature audit to your immediate supervisor
5. To ensure food is stored correctly when not being handled.
6. Ensure all food is correctly labelled and stored to avoid cross contamination.
7. To ensure HACCP is always adhered to with all food items.
8. Ensuring the requirements of the Trust catering policy are met andmaintained and ensuring all dietetic requirements are met.
9. To assist in the control and monitoring of food waste
10. Primary duties will consist of general production work in all sections of thekitchen.
11. Develop a close working relationship with managers, supervisors, ward managers and service managers.
12. Will need to assist in the preparation, cooking, and dispatch of all types of meals to the highest possible standard with special dietary needs and/or with food allergies.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
13. Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
14. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
15. Excellent pension
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Salary sacrifice car scheme
18. Wellbeing programme
19. Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education
Essential
20. City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, NVQ 2 Food Preparation or equivalent demonstratable experience.
21. Level 2 in Food Safety.
22. HACCP
Desirable
23. Trained Level 3 or 4 Food safety
24. HACCP advanced
25. Allergen Level 3
Experience
Essential
26. Previous chef experience in large scale food production
27. Staff Management
28. Stock taking procedures
Desirable
29. Chef catering background/ Experienced career in catering.
30. Record of accomplishment of previous line management responsibility
31. Using electronic stock system
32. Using an EMO system for patient orders