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Chef for hospital

Job details
Posting date: 24 May 2024
Salary: £12 to £19 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 June 2024
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: NISI ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: United Lincolnshire

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Summary

Our client from Grantham, Lincolnshire is looking for Two Chefs. This role will require a Qualifications and Experience listed below.

Pay:

£12/h Monday-Friday

£15.44/h Saturday/Night

£18-£19 Sunday/Bank Holiday

Contract: Temporary, 3 Months with possible extension

Hours: 37.5 per week

Start Date: ASAP

Job Purpose:
-To work in conjunction with the ward and kitchen to provide a high-quality, helpful, and courteous service to patients and staff.
-To include the preparation of food cooked to order using fresh ingredients.
-Service and presentation of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hospitality.
-To ensure all work undertaken is in line with health, safety, security, and company policies and procedures.

Main Duties:
-Prepare, cook, and present food for patients and staff breakfast, lunch, and dinner following agreed recipes and standards by the hospital.
-To maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment in line with current legislation and company policies and procedures.
-To assist with menu planning and menu development.
-Plan the production of special diets in accordance with standard recipes as advised by ward-based teams and hospital requests.
-To carry out all tasks with due regard to Health and Safety, food safety regulations, and all legislation.
-Direction and supervision of kitchen production. Ensuring stock controls and rotation procedures are maintained.
-Ensure that the area of work is clean and tidy at all times.
-To ensure correct materials and methods are used at all times and equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Report faulty machinery/equipment immediately.
-Ensure utilisation of staff, food, materials, and equipment in an efficient manner.
-Ensure all food goes out to patients, visitors, and staff at agreed times.
-The correct use of the recipe file and assisting in its review and compilation as required.
-Accurately record all food wastage and report to Head Chef or Catering Service Manager as applicable.
-Check dates on food and dispose of any food which has expired its use by or best before date.
-Assist with the receipt of stock from deliveries and catering services.

Qualifications:
-City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent NVQ level 3
-Knowledge of special dietary requirements
-Good numeracy and literacy skills
-Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience:
-Proven catering experience
-Knowledge of HACCP

Skills:
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills
-Polite and courteous manner
-Positive and flexible approach to work
-Ability to work without supervision
-Ability to build relationships and show respect for others
-Effective organisational skills
-Able to prioritise work and manage time effectively
-Ability to work as part of a team
--Ability to work on own initiative
-Flexible and able to meet deadlines

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £12.00-£19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

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