Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Facilities team, working as a chef in the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.
The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. The post holder will assist with the day to supervision and organisation of these services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident to work on their own initiative possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.
The working hours will be 19:00 - 02:00 on a two week rota which includes weekend working.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things you will be responsible for:
Planning team members work schedules and resource requirements;
Co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached;
Quality audits;
Effective team leader who can manage and adhere to financial targets, and is capable of maintaining a high quality standards of service, which is responsive to customer's needs.
Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff and visitors
Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance to the pre-agreed menu.
Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dieticians regarding specialised dietary requirements
Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation regeneration and food provision for customers
Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance to Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. To be trained to the Level of City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2
2. Possess the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or Level 3
3. Good Standard of education
4. Previous experience within the catering industry
5. Show evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
6. Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
Knoweldge & Experience
Essential
7. Show evidence of continuing professional development
8. Working within the NHS
9. Previous experience of Catering services
10. Knowledge of allergens, dietary and nutritional requirements
11. Knowledge of HACCP documentation & infection control
12. Managing information - providing an efficient service and communication network (both internally and externally)
13. To comply with all aspects of current food hygiene legislation and practices, pest control procedures, security, health and safety and fire procedures through out the department
Desirable
14. Developing operational rosters
15. Time management
16. Previous experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
17. Ability to follow instructions and procedures
18. Ability to concentrate and undertake repetitive tasks
19. Ability to relate to others, good interpersonal skills
20. Able to work to timescales
21. Working knowledge of cleaning equipment
22. Able to communicate routine information with patients, visitors and colleagues on day to day matters
23. Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation
Desirable
24. Induction training
25. On job training
26. Organise training plan for staff
27. Understanding of ward kitchen cleanliness
Abilities
Essential
28. Ability to operate cleaning equipment and manual handling requirements of the role
29. Able to work under pressure
30. Able to concentrate and maintain high degree of accuracy when organising staff rosters, audits etc
31. Concentration for undertaking tasks
32. Able to work in a busy catering environment
33. Prepared to work unsociable hours