Band 4 Assistant Head Chef

Manpower are now recruiting for a Band 4 Assistant Head Chef on behalf of one of our NHS Trusts for a minimum duration of 3 months.

Location: Grantham, NG31 8DG
Pay Rate: £12.86 per hour
Shift Times: 07:30 - 15:30 over 5 days with rotational weekend work (37.5 hours)

Duties:

Allocating all duties to cooks, catering assistants and porters
To check all meals for quality, quantity and appearance prior to service
Ordering of commodities based on requirements with the patient menu cycle and staff menu cycle
Visit wards or departments to liaise with nursing staff on all problems, involving service and food service to ward areas.
Assisting the head chef in managing daily operations
Overseeing and managing stock levels
Supervising kitchen staff during shift
Overseeing the food preparation process
Ensuring appropriate standards and hygiene are adhered to
Problem solving
Essential Qualifications and Experience needed:

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
City and Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 (or NVQ equivalent)
Evidence of high personal standards
Previous cooking experience
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Able to operate machinery after training
Capable of working without direct supervision
Previous supervisory experience is desirable