Chef

Job Description:

Job Title: Chef

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Kiddies Cabin Nursery, St Marks Hospital, St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, 37.5 Hours per week.

Pay Rate: £ 13.60 an hour

About the Trust

We’re a community and mental health trust, providing a wide range of services to people of all ages living in Berkshire. And to do this, we employ approximately 5,000 staff who operate from our many sites as well as out in people’s homes and in various community settings.

We're a CQC Outstanding trust and a leading provider of mental and physical health services. With a focus on safe, high quality patient care, supported by continuous improvement and excellent teamwork, we’ll deliver our vision to provide great care for all patients.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare nutritious and tasty meals for children aged 0-5

· Support menus that cater to various dietary requirements

· Maintain a clean and organised kitchen

· Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met

· Collaborate with nursery staff to create a positive dining experience for children

To be considered for this role:

Must have a Chef/Cooking experience.

· Experience as a chef/cook in a similar environment (nursery, school, care setting, etc.)

· City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent experience

· Understanding of dietary requirements and allergies in children.

· Food Hygiene Level 2 (minimum) or equivalent.

· Ability to work independently and manage a kitchen effectively.

· Good communication and organisational skills.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and work patterns.

· Food Safety Level 2

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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