Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within the Facilities team, working as a chef at Chepstow Community Hospital.



The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. They will assist with the day to supervision and organisation of these services.



We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident to work on their own initiative possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.



Hours of work will range from 20 hours to 37.5 hours per week. Shift times are as follows:



07:00 - 13:30, 07:00 - 18:30, 10:30 - 18:30



This post is Fixed Term 12 months due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.



You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things you will be responsible for:



Planning team members work schedules and resource requirements;



Co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached.



Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff and visitors.



Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance to the pre-agreed menu.



Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dietitians regarding specialised dietary requirements.



Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation regeneration and food provision for customers.



Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance to Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice.



Our services operate 24 hours a day over a 7 day period, which will require you to work unsociable hours including weekends & bank holidays.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.



We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.



Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.