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Job summary

37.5 hours per week working a 7 day rota normally between hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm.If youre a trained Chef who is looking for a new challenge, wants to make a real difference to the lives of others and be part of a friendly and supportive working environment we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

Enjoyment of food and drink, and nutrition are important to the wellbeing of our patients so were looking for someone who wants to make a real difference to our adult and children & young adults service users by providing tempting food while considering the specific needs related to their condition.

Were looking for a Catering Manager to provide strong leadership to our Catering Team. You will ensure a high quality and creative catering service to patients, staff, volunteers and visitors seven days a week. Youll work closely with clinical teams and lead on dietary and nutrition advice and ensure food health and safety and hygiene compliance.

    Main duties of the job

    If youre a Chef who wants a new challenge in a rewarding, patient focussed environment wed love you to join our St Oswalds Hospice family. We offer: flexible working over 7 days including regular weekends off, 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, access to a Group Personal Pension Plan or the option to remain in NHS Pension Scheme if you are a member or have been in the last 12 months and free parking

    Youwill have:

    • an NVQ Level 3 NVQ in Catering or above or a formal Chef qualification.
    • a Food Hygiene Certificate.
    • a minimum of 5 years experience working as a Chef.
    • a minimum of 2 years experience managing staff.
    • an NVQ Level 2 in Management or above.

      About us

      This post is subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and BarringService.

      Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if wereceive a high volume of applications

      Interview date: Monday 13th February 2023

      Registered Charity No. 503386

      St Oswalds Hospiceaims to be an equal opportunities employer.

      Disability Confident Committed Employer

      Date posted

      09 January 2023

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £29,131 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      B0001-23-3006

      Job locations

      Regent Ave

      Gosforth

      Newcastle upon Tyne

      NE3 1EE

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To lead and develop St Oswalds Catering team toensure a high quality service is provided to patients, staff and visitors sevendays per week.

      To lead on dietary and nutrition advice for theorganisation.

      To ensure food health & safety and hygienecompliance in line with current legislation.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To lead and develop St Oswalds Catering team toensure a high quality service is provided to patients, staff and visitors sevendays per week.

      To lead on dietary and nutrition advice for theorganisation.

      To ensure food health & safety and hygienecompliance in line with current legislation.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Minimum of Level 3 NVQ in catering or above or a formal Chef qualification
      • Food hygiene certificate
      • Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Management or above

      Desirable

      • Member of Hospital Caterers Association

      Experience

      Essential

      • 5 years experience working as a Chef
      • 2 years experience managing staff
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Minimum of Level 3 NVQ in catering or above or a formal Chef qualification
      • Food hygiene certificate
      • Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Management or above

      Desirable

      • Member of Hospital Caterers Association

      Experience

      Essential

      • 5 years experience working as a Chef
      • 2 years experience managing staff

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.