Chef - St Cadocs Hospital

We have an exciting opportunity within the Facilities team, working as a chef at St Cadocs Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation, assisting with the day‑to‑day supervision and organisation of these services. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident to work on their own initiative, possesses flair and enthusiasm, and is self‑motivated and able to empower the team. This post is 25 hours per week, worked as part of an internal shift pattern.

Main duties of the job

• You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers.
• You will be responsible for planning team members' work schedules and resource requirements.
• Co‑ordinating the work of the team to ensure team goals are reached.
• Production of all meals, snacks, salads, sandwiches for patients, staff and visitors.
• Production of specialised dietary requirements in accordance with the pre‑agreed menu.
• Liaising with nursing staff and Health Board dietitians regarding specialised dietary requirements.
• Supervision of catering assistants regarding food preparation regeneration and food provision for customers.
• Control of food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of food temperature and correct catering operation in accordance with Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures and good working practice.

Our services operate 24 hours a day over a 7‑day period, which will require you to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The Health Board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge of full range of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service, including food hygiene processes; vocational level 3 qualification or equivalent plus knowledge for special diets acquired through training and experience to diploma equivalent level. This must include: City and Guilds 7061 & 7062, or NVQ level 2 in professional Cookery. Level 2 in Food Safety. Allergen Aware.
• Ability to menus & recipes to meet requirements of the customer.
• Conversant with Natasha's Law & NHS Food and Hydration Standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• Trained Level 3 or 4 Food safety.
• Allergen Level 3.
• NVQ Level 3 advanced professional cookery.

Essential Experience

• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and their specific application for catering.
• Previous chef experience in large‑scale food production.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Organisational skills in delivering a quality food service to patients, staff and visitors.
• Ability to motivate staff, individuals and teams.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of working within time limits and under pressure.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communication and training skills.
• Willingness to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.

Desirable Skills

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.