Chef - Out of Hours Retail, Grange University Hospital
We have exciting opportunities to become part of the Facilities team working as chefs in the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.
The post holders 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 enthusiastic individuals who are confident to work on their own initiative, possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.
There are 2 posts available, both working 22.75 hours per week.
The working hours will be 19:00 - 02:00 on a two-week rota which includes weekend working:
Post 1
Sunday: 19:00-02:00
Monday: 19:00-02:00
Wednesday: 19:00-02:00
Thursday: 19:00-02:00
Tuesday: 19:00-02:00
Friday: 19:00-02:00
Saturday: 19:00-02:00
Post 2
Tuesday: 19:00-02:00
Friday: 19:00-02:00
Saturday: 19:00-02:00
Sunday: 19:00-02:00
Monday: 19:00-02:00
Wednesday: 19:00-02:00
Thursday: 19:00-02:00
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. Conducting quality audits;
4. Being an effective team leader who can manage and adhere to financial targets, and is capable of maintaining high quality standards of service, responsive to customer's needs;
5. Production of all meals, snacks, salads, and sandwiches for patients, staff, and visitors;
6. Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance with the pre-agreed menu;
7. Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dieticians regarding specialised dietary requirements;
8. Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation, regeneration, and food provision for customers;
9. 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.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
* 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.
* City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, or NVQ level 2 in professional Cookery.
* Level 2 in Food Safety.
* Allergen Aware.
* Able to create menus & recipes to meet requirements of the customer.
* Conversant with Natasha's Law & NHS Food and Hydration Standards.
Desirable
* Trained Level 3 or 4 Food safety.
* Allergen Level 3.
* NVQ Level 3 advanced professional cookery.
Experience
Essential
* Working knowledge of HACCP principles and their specific application for catering.
* Previous chef experience in large scale food production.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* 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.
* Basic Computer skills.
* Effective communication and training skills.
* Willingness to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.
Desirable
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable (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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Grange University Hospital
Caerleon Road, Llanfrechfa
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
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