Chef - Hinchingbrooke

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognised Catering Qualification City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ 2
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or Food Safety Level 2
• Basic literacy & numeric skills

Desirable criteria

• Preparing Dysphagia Diets for IDDSI Course
• Food Allergy Training Course
• HACCP Level 2

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in food production
• Good understanding of HACCP, Health and Safety Legislation and COSHH

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in large scale catering
• Knowledge and experience of preparing Allergy Free Meals
• Previous experience of producing Modified Texture Diets Meals

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: