Relief Chef - Multi Site

To support the head chef and the management team across a range of duties. Assisting with the day to day operation, of the food production, and the maintenance of high standards of food production and hygiene. To prepare, cook and serve meals to patients, staff, visitors and special functions. The post holder will be able to work without supervision at stated place of work, complete HACCP documents, and support with the food waste plan ensuring that work is conducted to the required standards. The role will be across sites within the ELHT at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Burnley General Hospital and Clitheroe Community Hospital - own transport is essential - hours of duty will range between 6-18:00 dailyMain duties of the job Work to very strict timetables in temperature changing conditions. Ensure consistent use of standardised recipes, ensure that there is no cross contamination in relation to allergens. Ensure that you follow the departmental HACCP Policy and the catering standing orders. Ensuring that the high standards of kitchen hygiene are maintained at all times, particularly with regard to safe handling of food, personal hygiene and dress. Ensure the preparation and cooking of food is as the daily menu. To comply with departmental procedures, security, food deliveries, training, recording of statistics, make decisions when necessary and be able to work without supervision. Full compliance with the HACCP system (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points) within the Catering Department. Observe the principles of clean-as-you-go and in times of staff absence, undertake light cleaning duties. Any other duties consistent with the nature of the job as might be requested by management from time to time to meet the exigencies of the catering service as a whole Temperature probing of meals and the recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies. Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending twisting, pushing and pulling. To complete training and utilize skills in all aspects of the job role as directed The post holder may be required to work across all Trust sites and must be flexible in meeting the operational needs of the service, Induction arrangements for new staff. - Ensure that patients food is served at the correct temperature, attractively presented, portioned correctly and at the correct times. - Allocate work in the section to obtain optimum performance and smooth running. - Ensure the correct economical use of materials. - Indenting for repairs of all faulty and hazardous equipment, including minor repairs to the building fabrics. - Work closely with catering manager. - Liaise with nursing and ward staff, catering supervisors, maintenance services, portering management and dietician. - Ensure that the Health and Safety procedures are strictly adhered to, complying with safety instructions/polices laid down. - Use in a proper and safe manner the equipment and facilities provided. - Refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with anything provided in the interest of health and safety and any action which might endanger yourself or others. - Report as soon as practical all hazards and defects, all accidents and untoward occurrences - ensuring that accident forms are completed. - The collation of statistics relating to the food service and crockery washing for control purposes., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties 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.

• Experience of working within large scale catering environments
• To observe and comply with legislation and Trust regulations such as health and safety
• Experience of working independently & as part of a team
• Qualifications to reflect experience within a catering setting
• Knowledge of HACCP & COSHH, Food Safety level 2 or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
• NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Work skills
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve., At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38., Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role. Disclosure and Barring Service checks If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.