We have an exciting opportunity within the Facilities team, working as a chef at Nevill Hall Hospital.
The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. They will assist with the day-to-day 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 hours are 37.5 per week with a mixture of different shifts and involves working 3 weekends out of 4.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things you will be responsible for:
1. Planning team members' work schedules and resource requirements;
2. Co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached;
3. Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff, and visitors;
4. Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance to the pre-agreed menu;
5. Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dietitians regarding specialised dietary requirements;
6. Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation, regeneration, and food provision for customers;
7. Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance with Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice.
Our services operate 24 hours a day over a 7-day period, which will require you to work unsociable hours including weekends & bank holidays.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 speciality 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 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
* Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including food hygiene processes; vocational level 3 qualification or equivalent plus knowledge for special diets acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level. This must include: City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, or NVQ level 2 in professional Cookery.
* Level 2 in Food Safety.
* Able to create menus & recipes to meet requirements of the customer.
* To be conversant with Natasha's Law & NHS Food and Hydration Standards.
* Trained Level 3 or 4 in Food Safety.
* NVQ Level 3 advanced professional cookery.
Experience
* Working knowledge of HACCP principles and their specific application for catering.
* Previous chef experience in large scale food production.
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Organisational skills in delivering a quality food service to patients, staff, and visitors.
* Ability to motivate staff, individuals, and teams.
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Capable of working within time limits and under pressure.
* Communication and training skills.
* Willingness to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
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.
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