Bank Chef - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Job summary

Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bank

Are you passionate aboutdelivering excellent customer service and making a difference to patients'experiences? Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Bank as a Chef andplay a vital role in supporting patient care across one of the UK's leading NHStrusts.

As a Chef, you'll have theflexibility to choose shifts that suit you while working as part of a dedicatedteam committed to workin conjunction with the ward and kitchen to provide a high quality, helpful andcourteous service to patients and staff to include the preparation of food,cooked to order using fresh ingredients, service and presentation of breakfast,lunch, dinner and hospitality.

Whilst promoting their core values: Kind. Expert. Collaborative. Aspirational, making this arewarding role where you can have a real impact every day.

Ensureall work undertaken is in line with health, safety, security and Trust policiesand procedures.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

Prepare and servemeals to patients, staff, and visitors.

Follow recipes,food safety, and hygiene standards.

Support menuplanning and special dietary requirements.

Supervise foodproduction and stock rotation.

Maintain clean,safe, and organised kitchen areas.

Ensure equipment isused safely and reported when faulty.

Deliver meals ontime and to the required standard.

Monitor foodquality, temperatures, and cleaning records.

Assist with stockdeliveries and storage.

Record food wastageand check food expiry dates.

Support theday-to-day running of the catering service.

Train and supportnew team members.

Handle customerfeedback and resolve issues professionally.

Build positiveworking relationships across the Trust.

Comply with Trustpolicies, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Participate intraining, meetings, and personal development activities.

About us

Why Join the Bank?

Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle

Choose the shifts that work for you

Competitive hourly rates

Gain valuable experience within a leading NHS Trust

Work as part of a supportive and friendly team

Make a meaningful contribution to patient care and recovery

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues andcustomers.

Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustmentswhere applicable.

Job description
Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Positive, flexible, and professional approach to work.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Respectful, reliable, and committed to high standards of service.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues andcustomers.

Able to meet the requirements of the role with reasonable adjustmentswhere applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
• NVQ level 3
• Knowledge for special dietary requirements
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• IOSH Managing Safely

Pre-Application Questions

Essential

• Can you provide evidence of the required immunisations or immunity status for:
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Yes / No
• Do you have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace?
• Yes / No
• Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a Basic English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Experience

Essential

• Proven catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP

Desirable

• Working within healthcare
• Knowledge/previous experience of health and safety
• Knowledge of legislation The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
• NVQ level 3
• Knowledge for special dietary requirements
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• IOSH Managing Safely

Pre-Application Questions

Essential

• Can you provide evidence of the required immunisations or immunity status for:
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Yes / No
• Do you have a basic understanding of spoken and written English to follow instructions and communicate effectively in the workplace?
• Yes / No
• Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a Basic English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Experience

Essential

• Proven catering experience
• Knowledge of HACCP

Desirable

• Working within healthcare
• Knowledge/previous experience of health and safety
• Knowledge of legislation The Food Act 1990
• Food Hygiene Regulations 1995

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

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