Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Secondment opportunity for Internal Candidates)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 186-1138-25-CS
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rampton Hospital
- Town
- Retford
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Chef/Cook
Band 3
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Job overview
We are looking for Cooks/Chef’s to join our Catering Team on a six month temporary contract to work on a flexible basis on an ‘as and when’ basis when shifts become available, working at Rampton Hospital.
Previous experience of a busy catering environment is a requirement.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of the patient, staff or visitors meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation.
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 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations
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 including allergen information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Catering and Support Services Qualification
Desirable criteria
- City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent (NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2)
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a qualified chef
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Experience in quality monitoring and of food production
- Experience in staff supervision of catering services
- Experience in producing menus/special diets
- Experience in ordering supplies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Working Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Accurately complete documentation
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Computer literate
Training
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Health & Safety Workplace Certificate
- City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3)
Contractual
Essential criteria
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Values and Behaviour
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Fletcher
- Job title
- Food Production Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01777 247433
- Additional information
Andrew Brancham
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