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Hospital Caterer

Job Type : Temporary, Full Time

Salary : £12 – £13/hour £20,000 – £24,000

Hospital Catering Chef

Sector: Healthcare

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: This is a temporary role with on ending date

Location: Dorchester

Working days and hours: Monday to Sunday 37.5 hours per week, a range of shifts but generally will be 06:30 – 14:30.

£12.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£13.00 umbrella per hour

All the above rates are dependent on skill and experience.

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

* Proven experience as a chef, with a focus on healthcare or institutional catering.

* 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

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