Catering Chef
Job Type : Temporary, Full Time
Salary : £12/hour
1. Are you an experienced Catering Chef/equivalent?
2. Are you able to work in Dorchester on a temporary ongoing basis with no end date specified?
3. Can you work Monday to Friday, working 37.5 hours per week covering a range of shifts which will generally be from 06:30 – 14:30?
4. Do you have knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional guidelines?
5. Do you have an understanding of HACCP principles?
We're currently supporting a long-term healthcare client of ours based in Dorchester who are seeking to appoint a Catering Chef into their Hospital team.
Catering Chef (Hospital)
Sector: Healthcare
Job Type: Temporary
Duration: This is a temporary ongoing role with no end date specified
Location: Dorchester
Working days and hours
Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, a range of shifts but generally will be 06:30 – 14:30.
Hourly Pay Rate: £12.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour
Band: 3
Job Purpose
The post holder will be working alongside the patient chef to prepare any dishes for the following day. Will assist in providing a comprehensive catering service at a Hospital site, to Patients Staff and Visitors in line with Hygiene Legislation, Environmental Health requirements and departmental Standard Operational Procedures in all areas of the Catering Department.
Duties
* Collaborate with nutritionists and healthcare professionals to create well-balanced and nutritious menus for patients with various dietary needs.
* Work closely with dietitians to accommodate specific patient dietary requirements and restrictions.
* Cooking breakfast items and set dishes for patient services and restaurant.
* Ensure that the food offerings contribute to the overall well-being of patients.
* Develop and implement procedures to prevent cross-contamination and address food allergies.
* Stay updated on allergen-related best practices and guidelines.
* Create menus for special diets, including diabetic, renal, cardiac, and other medically prescribed diets.
* Adjust recipes to meet the nutritional needs of patients with specific medical conditions.
* Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Manage inventory, ordering, and food preparation processes to meet demand.
* Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals to understand and address patient dietary needs.
Qualifications
* Experience working as a chef/equivalent
* Experience working as a chef/equivalent with a focus on healthcare or institutional catering (highly desirable)
* Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional guidelines.
* Familiarity with and commitment to strict hygiene and safety protocols.
* Understanding of HACCP principles.
* Excellent communication skills, especially in collaborating with healthcare professionals.
* Ability to translate medical dietary recommendations into practical culinary solutions.
* Understanding the dietary needs of patients.
* Ability to adapt to changing dietary requirements and hospital protocols
Please apply now if you have the necessary skills and experience required, and wish to be considered
More Information
- Address Dorchester, Dorset
