Chef (Temporary)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef to join a team within the NHS.

This position is full-time hours, working over 7 days with some weekend work included.

Role and responsibilities

You will deliver a high standard of food and beverages to both patient and visitor while ensuring high levels of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen.

You will effectively manage and supervise the kitchen staff in their daily duties, ensuring compliance and understanding of their responsibilities for food hygiene, preparation and all Health and Safety requirements.

You will be confident in supporting the planning of menus in close consultation with patient and the Registered Manager. You will ensure that meal choices reflect the preferences and dietary requirements of patients and are within present budgets.

You will establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, residents, visitors and other individuals visiting or working in the NHS.

While adhering to the organisational policies and procedures in the discharging of principal accountabilities and functions. You will be required to represent the company as an honest, knowledgeable and conscientious ambassador.

Requirements

You are flexible and willing to meet the needs of all residents and staff within the NHS and will have good communication skills, be keen to work and have good time management skills.

Must possess minimum NVQ Level 2.