Job summary We have an exciting opportunity available for a Bank chef to join our catering team across various sites in Nottinghamshire. If you are someone who is hardworking and energetic with a passion for delivering quality freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff and visitors then we would love to hear from you. Shift patterns - Between 7am and 6pm including weekends and Bank holidays. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Main duties of the job To be responsible for the provision of the patient, staff or visitors meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £13.13 an hour per hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 186-006-25-BR Job locations The Wells Road Centre, Hopewood, Lings Bar The Wells Road Nottingham NG3 3AA Job description Job responsibilities To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 2) Desirable City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3) Experience Essential Significant experience as a qualified chef Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets Allergen awareness Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens Desirable Experience in ordering of supplies Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Health and Safety Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness Due diligence/HACCP Desirable Experience of working in an NHS catering environment Knowledge of food legislation Skills Essential Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets Experience of quality monitoring of food production Good communication skills Computer skills Training Essential C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Desirable Level 3 Food Safety certificate Computer literate Trust Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 2) Desirable City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3) Experience Essential Significant experience as a qualified chef Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets Allergen awareness Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens Desirable Experience in ordering of supplies Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Health and Safety Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness Due diligence/HACCP Desirable Experience of working in an NHS catering environment Knowledge of food legislation Skills Essential Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets Experience of quality monitoring of food production Good communication skills Computer skills Training Essential C.I.E.H Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Desirable Level 3 Food Safety certificate Computer literate Trust Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address The Wells Road Centre, Hopewood, Lings Bar The Wells Road Nottingham NG3 3AA Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)