Chef

To foster and maintain close working relationships with key groups of staff such as supervisors, store person, restaurant staff etc. To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by providing information and statements.To assist management in delivering the departmental training policy, by attending training sessions as and when required.To assist management in maintaining good working relationships with external agencies i.e. Environmental HealthTo have a comprehensive knowledge and experience of food production and service systems.To assist management maintain financial control of the catering services within the Trust by ensuring that standard recipes and methods are adhered to, that an effective stock control and issue policy is followed and that wastage is kept to a minimum. Ensure safe and secure receipt, storage and use of all commodities including an effective stock control procedure.Maintains the Trust's premises and equipment in a hygienic manner and in good repair.To embrace schemes and approaches that make staff feel valued which will encourage high levels of motivation and performance.Good knowledge of food safety legislation, food service standards, and other health and safety implications of food services.Plays an important role in the delivery of the Trust's food production service.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Qualifications

Essential: - Professional Chef Qualification e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ; - Basic Food Hygiene Award

Desirable: - Intermediate Food Hygiene Award; - IOSH Managing Safely

Experience

Desirable: - Proven track record of effectively supervising catering services and of achieving good standards.

Skills

Desirable: - Skills in planning and undertaking risk assessments of complex activities