Bank Cook - St. Oswald's Hospital

Job summaryExciting opportunities have arisen to be part of DCHS Integrated facilities Team (IFM) Bank. The Bank is our Temporary workforce which is essential to cover holidays, sickness etc you will be working on an flexible rota on a as and when required basis. Full training will be given. We are actively recruiting Bank Cook's into the following localities: St. Oswalds Hospital - Ashbourne (DE6 1DR) To be responsible for the provision of a patient meal service by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and temperature of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation. To maintain required hygiene standards and safe systems of work. To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements. Be able to cover all hospital sites. Main duties of the job To work as part of the IFM Catering Teams for the provision of a patient and staff meal producing freshly cooked food in one of our production kitchens. Applicants will have previous experience of working in a busy kitchen, must be motivated and committed to providing a high quality service and be able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative. Knowledge of special and modified diets IDDSI and/or experience of working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage. .Understand statutory requirements on food hygiene, allergens, storage and temperature control and an excellent knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation are essential. Successful candidates must be qualified to City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Levels 1 & 2 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. Basic numeracy and literacy skills are also required. About usOur purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.We take the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues very seriously and all of our staff are fully trained and provided with the correct uniform and PPE to ensure they can undertake their tasks in a safe and effective manner at all times.Job description Job responsibilitiesStrategy and Service Development Review and where possible identify areas of improvement opportunities to ensure a responsive and consistent quality patient meal service within policy and required legislation. Financial Resources/Management To work within the constraints of an identified and specific catering budget. Maintain cost effective stock control and catering ordering system. Information Resources/Information Systems To ensure all required information systems are accurately maintained within required time constraints. Autonomy/Scope within Role To instruct and routinely supervise lower grades of Catering Staff when required Works to the required food hygiene legislation in all aspects of service provision and works to the guidance and management of the locality lead. Works to trust policies and procedures.Job description Job responsibilitiesStrategy and Service Development Review and where possible identify areas of improvement opportunities to ensure a responsive and consistent quality patient meal service within policy and required legislation. Financial Resources/Management To work within the constraints of an identified and specific catering budget. Maintain cost effective stock control and catering ordering system. Information Resources/Information Systems To ensure all required information systems are accurately maintained within required time constraints. Autonomy/Scope within Role To instruct and routinely supervise lower grades of Catering Staff when required Works to the required food hygiene legislation in all aspects of service provision and works to the guidance and management of the locality lead. Works to trust policies and procedures.Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes Previous experience within a catering environment Desirable Knowledge and understanding of special dietary needs Qualifications Essential City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Desirable Basic Health and Safety Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes Previous experience within a catering environment Desirable Knowledge and understanding of special dietary needs Qualifications Essential City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Desirable Basic Health and Safety 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 nameDerbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT AddressAs and where requiredChesterfieldDE6 1DR Employer's website