Job summary
- Main area
- catering
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: Banding to be confirmed
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday)
- Job ref
- 292-7204408-E&F
- Employer
- The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Alexandra NHS Trust
- Town
- Harlow
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 plus 5% high cost area supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sous Chef
NHS AfC: Band 4
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
Our values
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients’ experiences, is:
Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts.
Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both.
Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.
Job overview
Exciting times ahead in the catering department as we expand our team .We are looking for a dynamic individual to support the Head chef in leading the department to excellence . In the absence of the Head Chef you will be the lead for the Kitchen and responsible for overseeing the completion of all legal requirements ,staff management ,ordering and training and ensuring the patients, staff and visitors receive nutritious high quality food .
Main duties of the job
- Support the team and assist the Head chef
- Be involved in the creation of new menus with the leadership team.
- Share knowledge with team members to enhance CPD.
- Ensure that nutritious high quality food is prepared and served.
- Ensure Food arrives on time
- Maintain high standards of Food Hygiene.
- Maintain H.A.C.C.P compliance.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to high standards.
· Assist with recipe development, ensuring that meals align with hospital dietary guidelines and patient nutrition requirements.
· Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and Trust policies and deputise in the absence of the Head Chef
· Ensure accurate stock control, including ordering, checking deliveries, monitoring expiry dates, and reducing food waste.
· Maintain compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
· Ensure all food is labelled correctly, stored at appropriate temperatures, and handled following Trust food safety policies.
· Ensure all catering staff are using the labels correctly, stored at appropriate temperatures, and handled following Trust food safety policies.
· Conduct food quality control checks, including tasting, portion sizing, and presentation standards.
· Ensure kitchen cleanliness is maintained, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
· Assist with budget management, ensuring food production is cost-effective while maintaining quality standards.
· Oversee meal plating and service, ensuring that all food is nutritious, well-presented, and delivered on time.
· Conduct risk assessments for kitchen activities, ensuring staff follow safe working practices.
· Train and support staff in best practices for food preparation, hygiene, and kitchen safety.
· Support compliance with Trust sustainability policies, reducing waste and promoting efficiency.
· Act as the lead chef in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly.
· Attend mandatory training sessions, including food hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH training.
Person specification
qualifications and experiance
Essential criteria
- Catering qualifications
- 5 years catering experiance
- previous leadership in catering
- Minimum level 2 food hygiene certifiication
- Passion for cooking
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS employment
- 2 years previous leadership in catering
- Level 3 food hygiene
- HACCP Training
- Allergen training
- Ordering and stock taking experience
person specification
Essential criteria
- city and guilds 7062 or equivelent
Desirable criteria
- Haccp qualificATION
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Graham Parker
- Job title
- Catering Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01279827104
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