Chef

Job summaryWe are currently seeking an experienced Chef to join our catering team in our Taunton Hospice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to demonstrate creativity alongside their culinary skills with the support of kitchen assistants and volunteers within the department.You will join us on a part time (30 hours per week), permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £19,975.94 per annum plus 14% unsocial hours enhancement. The catering service operates over 7 days a week, including bank holidays, between the hours of 7am and 7.30pm.If you are looking for a job where you can make a significant contribution to the overall catering experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Main duties of the jobYour day-to-day work will include:Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create well balanced and innovative meals.Demonstrating creativity in menus, meals for functions, and retail food to reflect the diversity of our patients, staff, and visitors.Undertaking opening and closing checks and completing relevant documentation in line with safer foods better business and requirements of environmental health inspectionsWhere necessary, modifying dishes to meet patients' dietary requirements.Introducing the service to all patients and families on the Inpatient Unit and discussing their individual requirements for each meal with attention to their appetite, preference, food allergies, religious and ethnic dietary needs.About usYou won't just be joining a fantastic team you'll be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, working as part of a supportive team, we could be a perfect match.What can we offer you?Holiday entitlement 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time) Ability to buy and sell annual leavePension scheme NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme* Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution.Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering: Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Counselling and support Legal, financial, and medical information and adviceAnd more Life assurance cover Health Cash Plans Blue Light Card Enhanced parental leave* Excellent learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton Volunteering and fundraising opportunities*Eligibility criteria appliesJob description Job responsibilitiesJob PurposeRole based in Taunton, also a requirement to work at Yeovil Hospice to cover predominately for annual leave, sicknessPromote and ensure the good reputation of the hospice catering service is always maintainedThe role incorporates a varied operation with a mix of patients staff and retail food delivery and fundraising functionsTo plan, produce and serve high quality, freshly made, attractive, nutritious and well-presented food and refreshments to meet the needs of and hospice inpatients, day patients, visitors, staff, functions and to meet individual requirements in a safe and well managed environmentDemonstrate creativity by introducing new ideas within the department to enhance income generationWork as an integral part of the clinical team.Ensure that high standards of cleanliness and infection control are maintained within catering areasOversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in the absence of the head chef and prioritise and plan own workload meeting the demands of the serviceWork alongside and support kitchen assistants and volunteers within the department to ensure the highest level of customer service is achievedJob description Job responsibilitiesJob PurposeRole based in Taunton, also a requirement to work at Yeovil Hospice to cover predominately for annual leave, sicknessPromote and ensure the good reputation of the hospice catering service is always maintainedThe role incorporates a varied operation with a mix of patients staff and retail food delivery and fundraising functionsTo plan, produce and serve high quality, freshly made, attractive, nutritious and well-presented food and refreshments to meet the needs of and hospice inpatients, day patients, visitors, staff, functions and to meet individual requirements in a safe and well managed environmentDemonstrate creativity by introducing new ideas within the department to enhance income generationWork as an integral part of the clinical team.Ensure that high standards of cleanliness and infection control are maintained within catering areasOversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in the absence of the head chef and prioritise and plan own workload meeting the demands of the serviceWork alongside and support kitchen assistants and volunteers within the department to ensure the highest level of customer service is achievedPerson Specification Education and Qualifications Essential City and Guilds in professional cookery level 2 or equivalent Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Up to date Allergen Training GCSE in English & Maths or functional skills in communication and maths certificate Desirable Understanding of food nutrition and special diets Self Awareness Essential Be able to work under pressure and adapt work schedule to meet the requirements of the service Ability to work as a member of a team Flexible to changes in routine or work environment Desirable Experience of catering within a health and & social care or retail environment Working with others Essential Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including communicating with staff and patients who require special diets Calm and caring when dealing with operational pressures Demonstrate sensitivity and politeness when communicating with patients, families, visitors, and staff Ability to work as a team member and support team members Have a can-do approach, be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and flexible within the team Outcome and Results Essential Be able to meet deadlines to ensure an efficient and effective catering service Demonstrate effective delegation to the kitchen assistants and catering volunteers Demonstrate creativity by introducing new ideas within the department to enhance income generation Ensure practice meets current food safety, allergens legislation including Natasha Law Computer literate, able to use word documents, spreadsheets, and email communication. Be able to work a variety of shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays Car driver with business insurance and have the ability to work across both hospice Yeovil and Taunton sites Leading in your area Essential Ensure up to date completion of Safer Food Better Business to meet the requirements of Environmental Health, CQC Inspections and work within organisational policies Act as role model demonstrating best practice and communicate new ideas for service development Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential City and Guilds in professional cookery level 2 or equivalent Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Up to date Allergen Training GCSE in English & Maths or functional skills in communication and maths certificate Desirable Understanding of food nutrition and special diets Self Awareness Essential Be able to work under pressure and adapt work schedule to meet the requirements of the service Ability to work as a member of a team Flexible to changes in routine or work environment Desirable Experience of catering within a health and & social care or retail environment Working with others Essential Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including communicating with staff and patients who require special diets Calm and caring when dealing with operational pressures Demonstrate sensitivity and politeness when communicating with patients, families, visitors, and staff Ability to work as a team member and support team members Have a can-do approach, be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and flexible within the team Outcome and Results Essential Be able to meet deadlines to ensure an efficient and effective catering service Demonstrate effective delegation to the kitchen assistants and catering volunteers Demonstrate creativity by introducing new ideas within the department to enhance income generation Ensure practice meets current food safety, allergens legislation including Natasha Law Computer literate, able to use word documents, spreadsheets, and email communication. Be able to work a variety of shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays Car driver with business insurance and have the ability to work across both hospice Yeovil and Taunton sites Leading in your area Essential Ensure up to date completion of Safer Food Better Business to meet the requirements of Environmental Health, CQC Inspections and work within organisational policies Act as role model demonstrating best practice and communicate new ideas for service development Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer details Employer nameSt Margaret's Somerset Hospice AddressHeron Drive Bishops Hull Taunton Somerset TA1 5HA Employer's website