The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Assistant Head Cook to work as part of the catering team based at the Freeman Hospital, with the opportunity of working cross sites in our different bases.
* Interview Date: 19 December 2024
* 37 hours 30 minutes /week
* Enhanced rate of pay for working weekends and bank holidays.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* You will work on a three-week rota cycle working two weekends out of every three on early and late shifts, with early shifts from 6am to 2pm and late shifts from 12.00pm to 20.00pm. An excellent weekend enhancement package to your pay is also offered.
* Duties include preparation and cooking of hot & cold foods, and maintaining hygiene within the kitchen, including temperature controls of all products.
* You will be responsible for the staff on duty within the kitchen to ensure all meals are completed for the patient meal service to the required standards, providing approximately 700 meals per service.
* Knowledge and experience with a broad range of cooking methods would be an advantage.
* You must be qualified to City & Guilds 706/2 or NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and also have Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or relevant experience in large scale catering. Proof of qualification or experience must be provided at the interview.
Job responsibilities
* A working supervisory role with responsibilities for a food production/service shift, emphasizing food hygiene and safety standards, quality control, and supervisory management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* City & Guilds 706/2 or NVQ 3 (food preparation) or significant experience
* Basic Food Hygiene
* Previous experience in large scale catering
* Knowledge of (HACCP) Principles Level 3 Supervisory Leadership or equivalent
Knowledge
* Understanding of managing Health & Safety and food hygiene principles
* Experience in a customer-focused environment
* Customer care
Skills
* Basic Information Technology skills including Word and Excel
* Ability to prioritize workload
* Ability to record information accurately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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