Job summary Working for KCHFT has many benefits for all of our staffYour salary in this role will start at £24,071 per annum which equates to £12.31 per hour. Hours worked at theweekend, Bank Holiday and unsociable working hours (8pm - 6am) will attract an enhanced hourly pay (plus12.07% if worked on bank).Some of our benefits include: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your annual leave entitlement increases with length of service Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt out available) Access to NHS discounts and access to Blue Light card discounts We are recruiting for Cook at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, 37.5 hours per week, working a two week rotaincluding working alternate weekends and shifts between the hours of 7am to 7pm.Supervision and Catering experience within the NHS is welcome though not essential. A full induction andtraining programme will be applied at the start of your journey with us.Weekends and Bank Holidays attract Enhanced rates of pay.We encourage you to call us here at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital on 01732 376820 for more information, or toarrange a time to come in and see us, meet the team and receive support with your application. Anne Fletcherwould love to hear from you on 01732 376820 or email anne.fletcher3nhs.net.Or else you can chat to our recruitment team on 0300 123 2072 or email kentchft.recruitmentnhs.net. Main duties of the job This is primarily a hands-on supervision role where you will work alongside and with your teams.You will learn all the back-ground skills and knowledge to enable you to complete the full role, e.g. foodpreparation and cooking, allergens and other dietary requirements, completion of HACCP paperwork,equipment training and waste management. You will learn our IT systems to produce rosters, complete appraisal processes and staff 1:1's. Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 846-6751295-EP Job locations Tonbridge Cottage Hospital Tonbridge TN11 0NE Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to teamKCHFT, cometocommunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in catering or equivalent (e.g. BTEC diplomas, Certificates and Awards, International Baccalaureate diploma) or equivalent demonstrable experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a catering environment Previous staff supervision experience Previous experience of using Microsoft Software packages eg:: Outlook, Word and Excel Good Organisational skills Drive and enthusiasm. Pleasant and helpful disposition Able to work alone or as part of a team. To be able to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment Ability to manage and motivate people Ability to present information well both in writing and verbally Planning and communication skills to think strategically and logically and to apply concepts to operational issues Working in a team environment Desirable Previous experience of working within a Health and Social care setting Understanding of NHS Community Services Basic experience of a financial system. 2/3 years work based cooking experience. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE Essential Knowledge of Quality Monitoring Procedures. Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations, Knowledge of Estates and Facilities services Knowledge of NHS standards and legislation in relation to the provision of facilities services Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control Knowledge of HACCP and Allergens Desirable An understanding of the NHS current agenda and challenges PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Have a flexible approach and able to work unsocial hours; weekends and Bank Holidays. Clean and smart appearance. Ability to apply a common sense and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in difficult situations and use initiative to solve problems. Ability to deal with distressing or emotional situations and discussions objectively and with emotional intelligence Ability to travel to diverse sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in catering or equivalent (e.g. BTEC diplomas, Certificates and Awards, International Baccalaureate diploma) or equivalent demonstrable experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a catering environment Previous staff supervision experience Previous experience of using Microsoft Software packages eg:: Outlook, Word and Excel Good Organisational skills Drive and enthusiasm. Pleasant and helpful disposition Able to work alone or as part of a team. To be able to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment Ability to manage and motivate people Ability to present information well both in writing and verbally Planning and communication skills to think strategically and logically and to apply concepts to operational issues Working in a team environment Desirable Previous experience of working within a Health and Social care setting Understanding of NHS Community Services Basic experience of a financial system. 2/3 years work based cooking experience. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE Essential Knowledge of Quality Monitoring Procedures. Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations, Knowledge of Estates and Facilities services Knowledge of NHS standards and legislation in relation to the provision of facilities services Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control Knowledge of HACCP and Allergens Desirable An understanding of the NHS current agenda and challenges PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Have a flexible approach and able to work unsocial hours; weekends and Bank Holidays. Clean and smart appearance. Ability to apply a common sense and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in difficult situations and use initiative to solve problems. Ability to deal with distressing or emotional situations and discussions objectively and with emotional intelligence Ability to travel to diverse sites 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 details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Tonbridge Cottage Hospital Tonbridge TN11 0NE Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)