Main area Catering Grade Band 3 Contract Bank Hours Flexible working – 0 hours per week (0 hour contract. Shifts ‘as and when’ basis, 7 days a week including Bank Holidays) Job ref 186-399-26-BR
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wathwood Hospital Town Wath Upon Dearne Salary £14.05 per hour Salary period Hourly Closing 17/06/2026 23:59
Band 3
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Job overview
We are looking for a mobile chef to join our Facilities Bank to work on a flexible basis on an ‘as and when’ basis when shifts become available, based primarily at Wathwood Hospital but shifts may also be available at other sites.
Further discussion about our sites and availability to work at these will be discussed at interview.
Previous experience of a busy catering environment is a requirement.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of the patient meals by undertaking specific outlined and approved processes and procedures to ensure the quality and food safety of meals at service are safe and appropriate and within the guidelines of food hygiene legislation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations.
- To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
As this is a Bank position the salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Recognised Catering and Support Services Qualification
- City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent (NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2)
Experience
- Ability to cook small and large quantities including special diets
- Experience in quality monitoring and of food production
- Experience in staff supervision of catering services
- Experience in producing menus/special diets
- Experience in ordering supplies
Knowledge
- Evidence of Working Knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements
Skills
- Accurately complete documentation
- Ability to work unsupervised
Training
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
- Health & Safety Workplace Certificate
- City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3)
Values and Behaviour
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Contractual Requirements
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information
- We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
- The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
- In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’ will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Contact
Address: Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 6AA
Telephone: 0115 671 4610 – Bank Team
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