Day Hospice Chef
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newport, NP20 6NH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Key Areas of Responsibility Day Hospice To plan prepare and produce well cooked nutritional and balanced meals for all day hospice patients in line with budget constraints To ensure that patients with special dietary needs are catered for liaising with Day Hospice staff for input on allergies and specific requirements Where required cook and prepare specialist meals for patients who have difficulties with eating or swallowing or portion controlled diets To take and collate orders from patients and to communicate the available menu options To delegate work to the appropriate staff whilst ensuring that appropriate training and supervision is adhered to To order goods on a weekly basis according to the needs of the menu and patients Inpatient Cafe Oversee the management of the cafe to ensure staffing and standards are maintained Recruiting and training staff and volunteers to run the cafe Organise weekly rotas and ensure holiday and absences are approved and recorded Ensure stock is ordered regularly and labelled clearly for allergen and dietary requirements Ensure daily cash and banking completed accurately and recorded correctly Stock control food storage and hygiene To ensure that deliveries are accounted for checked and accurate Ensure that all provisions are stored safely to avoid contamination and deterioration of produce Exercise strict stock control and rotation Monitor the use of kitchen equipment planning for future needs replacing where necessary and reporting all defects for repair or replacement To check and ensure that all crockery cutlery glass and cooking equipment is clean and maintained To ensure that the kitchen area including work surfaces and sinks are always clean to reach all Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Standards To carry out daily checks and records of refrigerator and freezer temperatures Ensure that all meat and poultry temperatures are recorded prior to serving Ensure that the legal required standard of hygiene is always maintained Be adhere to and be fully compliant with Health Safety and Food Hygiene Legislation at all times To prepare for catering functions as required
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