1. Are you an experienced Catering Chef/equivalent?
2. Are you able to work in Dorchester on a temporary ongoing basis with no end date specified?
3. Can you work Monday to Friday, working 37.5 hours per week covering a range of shifts which will generally be from 06 30?
4. Do you have knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional guidelines?
5. Do you have an understanding of HACCP principles?

We're currently supporting a long-term healthcare client of ours based in Dorchester who are seeking to appoint a Catering Chef into their Hospital team.

Catering Chef (Hospital)

Sector: Healthcare

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: This is a temporary ongoing role with no end date specified

Location: Dorchester

Working days and hours

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, a range of shifts but generally will be 06 30.

Hourly Pay Rate: £12.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

Band: 3

Job Purpose

The post holder will be working alongside the patient chef to prepare any dishes for the following day. Will assist in providing a comprehensive catering service at a Hospital site, to Patients Staff and Visitors in line with Hygiene Legislation, Environmental Health requirements and departmental Standard Operational Procedures in all areas of the Catering Department.

Duties

• Collaborate with nutritionists and healthcare professionals to create well-balanced and nutritious menus for patients with various dietary needs.
• Work closely with dietitians to accommodate specific patient dietary requirements and restrictions.
• Cooking breakfast items and set dishes for patient services and restaurant.
• Ensure that the food offerings contribute to the overall well-being of patients.
• Develop and implement procedures to prevent cross-contamination and address food allergies.
• Stay updated on allergen-related best practices and guidelines.
• Create menus for special diets, including diabetic, renal, cardiac, and other medically prescribed diets.
• Adjust recipes to meet the nutritional needs of patients with specific medical conditions.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food preparation processes to meet demand.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals to understand and address patient dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a chef/equivalent
• Experience working as a chef/equivalent with a focus on healthcare or institutional catering (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutritional guidelines.
• Familiarity with and commitment to strict hygiene and safety protocols.
• Understanding of HACCP principles.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to translate medical dietary recommendations into practical culinary solutions.
• Understanding the dietary needs of patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing dietary requirements and hospital protocols

Please apply now if you have the necessary skills and experience required, and wish to be considered.