Chef

at  Northumbria Healthcare NHFM Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management

We are looking for a friendly, flexible and conscientious individual to join our small Catering team at North Tyneside Hospital working as a Cook / Team Leader.
The role is based on the below shift pattern, enhanced rate applies to weekend and bank holiday working.
This role will be working a 3 day rotation and will be working every other weekend.
As Cook , you have responsibility for the receipt of goods and produce, checking for quality of goods, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.
You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and compliance with the department policy on HACCP.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare food for patients and/or staff using both cook/chill products and fresh produce, and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
You will be responsible for supervising the small team whilst on duty.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

• To provide a high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors trust-wide.
• The receipt, checking for quality, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to patients and/or staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
• Cleanliness of their own workstation and adopt a policy of clean as you go and in particular the cleaning of slicing machines and other areas to the appropriate standard.
• The preparation, cooking and dispatch of all types of meals whether fresh, frozen or chilled.
• Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the Food Safety Act and be able to work to the highest standards in both quality and hygiene.
• To be able to monitor the distribution of meals from the ward trolleys, and the service of meals to the patients, in adherence of the Trust policy.
• To comply with all mandatory training requirements for Hygiene, Fire, Manual Handling and any other training deemed necessary for the efficient running of catering services.
• This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.
• Preparation and service of food to patients on the ward/staff/meals on wheels.

Please refer the Job description for details