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Detailed job description and main responsibilities Organising and planning work according to recipesPreparing and cooking dishes to a planned menu using standardised recipes at the prescribed time.Exercising portion control.Assisting in the service of food in the staff dining room if required.Accepting responsibility in the absence of senior members of staff.Ensuring that work areas are kept in a clean and hygienic state and that good hygiene practices are observed.Maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.Cooperating with other members of the team to maintain a high standard of catering.Preparation of food for hospitality or other functions.Undertaking training as required.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here Person specificationQualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential criteria Basic EducationBasic literacy & numeracyCity & Guilds 706 1/2 or equivalent (or work towards)Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or work towards)Training Essential criteria Basic Food Hygiene Desirable criteria Competent in operating catering equipment and machineryExperience Essential criteria Experience of working in high volume retail catering.Experience of working in a catering environment in an NHS setting.Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of a Catering environment Desirable criteria Knowledge of Food Production and Service proceduresKnowledge of cleaning and catering practices and associated legislationKnowledge of Health & Safety Policies and ProceduresKnowledge of a high Secure setting & patient / client issuesSkills Essential criteria Ability to work as part of a teamAbility to converse tactfully with customers Desirable criteria Flexible ApproachContractual Requirements Essential criteria Monday to Sunday on a rota system 365 days per year.Additional InformationWe reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThe 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. Documents to download Chef JD (PDF, 448.4KB) Chef Person Spec (PDF, 528.6KB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)