• Job Description

  Req#: H9040-25-0776?language=en&page=144&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity within the Facilities team, working as a chef at Chepstow Community Hospital.

  The post holder will work as part of a team that provides catering duties throughout the catering operation. They will assist with the day to supervision and organisation of these services.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is confident to work on their own initiative possessing flair and enthusiasm as well as being self-motivated and able to empower the team.

  Hours of work will range from 20 hours to 37.5 hours per week. Shift times are as follows:

  07:00 - 13:30, 07:00 - 18:30, 10:30 - 18:30

  This post is Fixed Term 12 months due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

  Main duties of the job

  You will undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Managers. Amongst other things 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 to 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 to 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 & 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  040-EA040-0325-C

  Job locations

  Chepstow Community Hospital

  Tempest Way

  Chepstow

  NP16 5YX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 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
  • Able to menus & recipes to meet requirements of the customer.
  • To be Conversant of Natasha's Law & NHS Food and Hydration Standards

  Desirable

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

  Experience

  Essential

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

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • 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 Effective
  • Communication and training skills.
  • Willingness to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach

  Desirable

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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 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
  • Able to menus & recipes to meet requirements of the customer.
  • To be Conversant of Natasha's Law & NHS Food and Hydration Standards

  Desirable

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

  Experience

  Essential

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

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • 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 Effective
  • Communication and training skills.
  • Willingness to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach

  Desirable

  • 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

  Address

  Chepstow Community Hospital

  Tempest Way

  Chepstow

  NP16 5YX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

  Address

  Chepstow Community Hospital

  Tempest Way

  Chepstow

  NP16 5YX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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