Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and talented chef to produce traditional, home-made and, where possible, locally sourced food. Our large production kitchen produces meals for our patients and self-service restaurant.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include:
1. Preparation and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients
2. Ensuring all dishes are properly cooked and attractively presented
3. Preparing meals to the amounts forecasted, exercising the required level of portion control
4. Assisting with function catering as required
The successful applicant must have previous experience in a chef position in a quality-driven establishment. The ideal candidate will need to be motivated and have a genuine passion for food and quality to make a real difference to our patients. You will be able to work in a busy environment and thrive under pressure. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, although part-time of 30+ hours may be considered, worked on a shift pattern between the hours of 6.30 am and 7.00 pm Monday-Sunday. The successful candidate will be expected to work some weekends on a 4-week rota, and enhancements are paid for weekend shifts and overtime.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement, and excellence thrive.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Education
* 706/NVQ
Experience
* Previous catering experience of at least a year
Team Work
* Experience working with a big team
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 name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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