Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Weekend and Bank Holiday working
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours between 6.00am to 7:00pm on Rota)
- Job ref
- 130-EA053-1223-A
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £23,159 - £24,701 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Food Production Cook
Band 3
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Positions have become available within Singleton Hospital Catering Department.
Required to work independently within Catering Standard Operational Procedures and the principles of a flexible team approach, the post holder is responsible for the organisation and standards of discipline for staff, the organisation of the kitchen in the allocation of work and control of kitchen areas: leads, supervises, directs and controls quantities, preparation, production, cooking and provision (including service) of a consistent high standard of quality cook chill/cook freeze/traditional (where applicable) food production items for patients and customers as directed by the Deputy Support Services Manager/Food Support Officer
Main duties of the job
The post holder should also understand the relative application of cooking processes, temperatures, correct seasoning, flavouring, consistency, nutritional content, texture and the promotion of both interesting and attractive ideas for presenting food.
They will adhere to and ensure safe working practices and hygiene requirements in line with HACCP, all relevant Food Hygiene Legislation/Guidelines and Health Board policies and procedures.
The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To lead and undertake the organisation of duties/work area in line with allocated work plan prioritising/adjusting work schedules as and when required to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
To lead in and ensure that food is ordered, received, stored, stock rotated and regenerated to the agreed temperatures as per Food Hygiene Legislation.
Resolve day to day issues to support the delivery of service provision, ensuring its delivery is efficient and cost effective.
To ensure security of stocks, equipment and associated areas. Checking recipe ingredients for quality, quantity and appearance for all allocated food production.
Checking recipe ingredients for quality, quantity and appearance for all allocated food production.
To lead in and undertake the preparation, cooking and service of food to a high standard following all standardised recipes and methods.
Responsible for maintaining the quality of all dishes at each stage of production in food preparation and production.
Demonstrating good organisational and timing skills to meet departmental guidelines.
Ensuring and maintaining the prescribed portion control in the decanting and service of food and liquids.
To manoeuvre catering equipment and provisions to/from associated areas.
The cooking and regeneration of all food items and liquids in line with HACCP principles and Food Hygiene Legislation and Guidelines.
Ensuring adequate menu items are available in ward/service areas and assisting in distribution and food service to patients/service users, where applicable.
To lead and/or assist in the preparation, distribution, service and clearing of special functions and theme days to service users, as necessary.
To lead in and cover any blast chilling/freezing/storage/production/packing and labelling/distribution section as/when necessary.
To ensure and comply with all standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the catering department and associated areas.
To manage, monitor and undertake cleaning duties as/when appropriate to maintain safe high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout as per detailed cleaning schedules and safe systems of work in respect of catering equipment utilized. This will be achieved by agreed methods and will include the use of appropriate cleaning equipment (to include electrical) and cleaning chemicals.
Day to day supervision of Food Services staff, resolving any staff queries, as necessary, ensuring appropriate work allocation to support efficient service delivery.
Using computer software for the purpose of printing of pre type set labels
Responsible for and undertaking the completion of hard copy and electronic documentation in accordance with Food Hygiene legislation, HACCP and Health Board policies and procedures, as directed.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Training
- City & Guilds 706 - 1/2 or NVQ Level 1 & 2 (Catering)
- NVQ Level 3 (Supervisory and/or Catering)
- Good Numeric and Literacy Skills
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Food Hygiene Training
- Diet and Nutrition Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a Large Scale Catering Environment
Other
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Craig Williams
- Job title
- Support Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 516432
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