Production Chef - York | York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management’
Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
Company: | York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 7247556/419-7247556-C-FM |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic production Chef to work in the Production Kitchen, but who must also be willing to work as part of the wider team to provide services to our patients.
The main function of this post is the preparation and production of food for patients, staff and visitors in a clean food safe environment.
• Carry out cooking tasks in line with standard recipes.
• Carry out chilling processes according to procedures.
• Regenerate foodstuffs according to procedure.
• Adhere to procedures and standards as laid down
• Understand the range of work procedures and practices, the majority of non-routine, and have an intermediate level of theoretical knowledge
• Have a knowledge of the full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including advanced food hygiene processes; vocational level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Have a knowledge of special diets acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level
• Ensure portion control.
• Plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing
• Organise daily work plan – prioritising, cooking methods, times and procedures;
• Reorganise menus at short notice
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services,physiotherapyand wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Jul 2025
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