Job Description

Job Title - Chef

Location - Hammersmith

Contract - Temporary

Hours - 37.5 hours per week over 5 Days

Pay rate - 19-20.00 an Hour

Responsibilities:

To work in conjunction with the ward and kitchen to provide a high quality, helpful and courteous service to patients and staff to include the preparation of food, cooked to order using fresh ingredients, service and presentation of breakfast, lunch, dinner and hospitality.

Ensure all work undertaken is in line with health, safety, security and Trust policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Prepare, cook and present food for patients and staff breakfast, lunch and dinner following the agreed recipes and standards set by the Trust

To maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment in line with current legislation and company policies and procedures.

To assist with menu planning and menu development

Plan the production of special diets in accordance with standard recipes as advised by ward based teams and Trust Dieticians on request

To carry out all tasks with due regard to Health and Safety, food safety regulations and all legislation

Direction and supervision of kitchen production. Ensuring stock controls and rotation procedures are maintained.

Ensure that area of work is clean and tidy at all times

To ensure correct materials and methods are used at all times and equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Report faulty machinery/equipment immediately.

Ensure utilisation of staff, food, materials and equipment in an efficient manner.

Ensure all food goes out to patients, visitors and staff at the agreed times

The correct use of the recipe file and assisting in its review and compilation as required. Accurately record all food wastage and report to Head Chef or Catering Service Manager as applicable
Check dates on food and dispose of any food which has expired its use by or best before date.

Assist with receipt of stock from deliveries and catering stores.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19.00-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London W6 8RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person