Chef

Job title

Chef

Reports to

Head Chef

Department

Catering /

Sustainable Estates

Based at

Ipswich

Job summary

To contribute to the delivery of high-quality catering services

that support care of patients, visitors, colleagues and volunteers through the

provision of a safe, nutritious and responsive catering service. Working as

part of a flexible team, the postholder will help maintain excellent food

safety, customer service and operational standards whilst supporting the wider

values of St Elizabeth Hospice.

The Chef leads the day-to-day operation of the kitchen during

allocated shifts, ensuring high quality food production, excellent patient

experiences, and safe, efficient catering operations whilst supporting the

entire catering team.

Safeguarding responsibilities

To demonstrate a commitment to keeping adults and young people

safe

To report any disclosure made to you to the appropriate person

To report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the

appropriate person

To maintain an awareness of the hospices policies in relation

to safeguarding

Key responsibilities

Lead the preparation and service of high-quality meals across

the Hospice

Coordinate kitchen operations to deliver a safe and efficient

service

Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and allergen

• requirements
• Deliver responsive catering that meets individual dietary needs
• Support and develop Catering Assistants and Volunteers during
• shifts

Promote high standards of quality, presentation and patient

experiences

Support stock management and minimise food waste

Contribute to continuous improvement and service development

The Catering Team operates across early, mid and late shifts,

seven days a week, to meet the needs of patients, visitors and colleagues. All

members of the team are expected to work flexibly across shift patterns and

support colleagues across functions where required.

Responsibilities for all staff

Act as a positive

ambassador for St Elizabeth Hospice

Where the

postholder is a member of a professional body, comply to the professional

standards set by that body. Ensure registration is current and practice

continuous professional development.

Because

of the special nature of the hospice and its work, the postholder may on

occasion be asked to undertake other duties to help maintain our high standards

of care and engagement.

This job description is not necessarily exhaustive and may be

subject to review by the line manager in conjunction with the postholder.