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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Nil Hours Contract shifts 'as and when' basis, seven days a week including Bank Holidays)
Job ref
186-1358-24-BR
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Various
Town
Retford
Salary
£12.45 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
26/11/2024 23:59

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Chef

Band 3

Job overview

We are looking for Chef’s to join our Facilities Bank to work on a flexible basis on an ‘as and when’ basis when shifts become available, working at the Bassetlaw Hospice in Retford and Rampton Hospital near Retford.  Further discussion about our sites and availability to work at these will be discussed at interview.

Previous experience of a busy catering environment is a requirement. 

 

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.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. 

As this is a Bank position the 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

Working for our organisation

#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 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Recognised Catering and Support Services Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent (NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2)

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience as a qualified chef
  • Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
  • Experience in quality monitoring and of food production
  • Experience in staff supervision of catering services
  • Experience in producing menus/special diets
  • Experience in ordering supplies

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Working Knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Accurately complete documentation
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Computer literate

Training

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable criteria
  • Health & Safety Workplace Certificate
  • City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3)

Values and Behaviour

Essential criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jack Walters
Job title
Facilities Co-ordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01777 247450
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