We have exciting opportunities to become part of the Facilities team working as chefs in the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran.

The post holders will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. Theywill assist with the day to supervision and organisation of these services.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are confident to work on their own initiative possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.

The working hours will be 19:00 - 02:00 on a two week rota which includes weekend working, please see rotas below:-
Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Weds Thursday 1900-0200 1900-0200 1900-0200 1900-0200 1900-0200 1900-0200 1900-0200

Main duties of the job

You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things you will be responsible for:

Planning team members work schedules and resource requirements;

Co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached;

Quality audits;

Effective team leader who can manage and adhere to financial targets, and is capable of maintaining a high quality standards of service, which is responsive to customer's needs.

Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff and visitors

Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance to the pre-agreed menu.

Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dieticians regarding specialised dietary requirements

Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation regeneration and food provision for customers

Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance to Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.