Chef - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

£23177

Aramark Ltd, The Park, City of Nottingham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

, 25 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 56935fecb8d1453ea24c0e0ca1efb471

Aramark Ltd

Full Job Description

Responsible for provision of food to patients, staff and visitors
Meeting nutritional requirements and completing quality records as required
Working on a rota as part of a team and ensuring preparation of all food is carried out in a safe, hygienic manner.
You'll be supervising 2-4 catering assistants
Produce patient meals 3 times a day (approx. 200+ meals at peak times) and provide food for the hospitality services internally and externally at regular frequencies on a daily basis.
Visit wards and day hospitals to check on standards of food served to patients and report findings to Senior Catering Coordinator/Head Chef
Ensure all storage areas are in a clean and tidy condition, ensuring stock is rotated and within date
Wear protective clothing at all times whilst on duty and show a proper sense of responsibility at all times
Attend the vending machines out of restaurant hours
Participate in special functions as and when required
Organise daily menus, plan and prioritise cooking methods, times and procedures
Be allergy aware and cater for many different diets.
Assist with the cleaning of equipment in the kitchen and your work areas using the correct chemicals, and comply with SSOW and COSHH regulations at all times
Guide catering assistants and porters in their duties

You would prepare meals to a high standard whilst closely adhering to any religious or dietary requirements for our patients. Excellent customer service skills required as there is a high level of interaction with our service users. To assist in the keeping of all records to meet statutory requirements. Candidates must be NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in catering, together with a basic food handling certificate as a minimum., Have a City and Guilds 706 Level 1 and 2 or equivalent
C.I.E.H Foundation Health and Safety Certificate
2 years experience as a qualified Chef
Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
Experience of quality monitoring of food production
Excellent communicator and flexible
Ability to complete documentation accurately
C.I.e.H Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to work towards via our online e-learning)

Annual salary ranging between £21730 - £23177 (band level 3)
Full time - 5 days over 7 - no late finishes
Golden Hello - once you have moved onto the NHS contract you get anniversary bonuses for the first 3 years of service.
Discounted meals on shift
Uniform and safety shoes provided
Pension contribution and Life assurance
Generous holiday allowance
Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Pension schemes, NHS discounts, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!