Chef

at  Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

To prepare and produce food for consumption by patients, staff and visitors according to standard recipe requirements. To work according to set policies and procedures on the receipt and storage of all goods associated with the production of food items ensuring they are of the required specification and quality. To record all cooking and chilling temperatures to set standards and report any problems to the line manager.To adhere to all set standards relating to raw materials, ingredients, intermediate products and finished products to comply with Food Safety regulations. To prepare and cook therapeutic meals in accordance with the dietician requirements and specified standards.
To label, portion and package food as required, in line with food safety standards. To prepare hospitality and functions to agreed requirements and standards. To control food production and adhere to procedures regarding the delivery for packaging. To ensure that the portioning of food is in accordance to the agreed specifications taking into account number of portions and weight.
To adhere to the labelling of cooked chilled products in line with the specified procedures. To ensure that all workstations and preparation areas are kept clean and in a hygienic manner. To adhere to the departments set codes of practise on hygiene and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene. To adhere to all Hazard Analysis Critical Control points.
To assist in the training and induction of new staff as required. To advise the line manager if food temperatures are not within the acceptable guidelines. To work on own initiative when unsupervised adhering at all times to procedures and complying with Food Safety regulations. To report all faulty equipment.
To report any sightings of pests. To complete all control documentation in the correct manner. To receive telephone calls and react accordingly. To adhere to the reporting procedures of sickness/absence, annual leave and special leave completing the relevant documentation.
To attend mandatory and statutory training as instructed

Please refer the Job description for details