Chef
Chef | Brentwood | Part-time, 17 hours per week | Monday - Sunday
Spire Hartswood are currently recruiting a Chef to join our friendly team. This is a part-time, permanent position, working one long shift, 1 short shift or 3 shorter shifts on a weekly rotation equaling 17 hours per week.
As a Chef you will be assisting in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants, and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms, through food preparation and assisting with service. Spire Hartswood Hospital is a 49 bed hospital with 4 theatres and offers a comprehensive range of services and facilities. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables. Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants. Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants.
To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards.
To pro-actively engage with patients to raise awareness of the availability of a food and beverage service that can be tailored to suit their individual needs.
To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needs.
To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact.
To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas, as per the catering policy.
To undertake cleaning of the kitchen area/staff restaurant/coffee shop/beverage bay areas and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works.
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties.
To report to your immediate supervisor any information relating to customer/client complaints, compliments or any incident of accident, fire, loss, theft or damage.
To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary from time to time.
NVQ Level 2 - relevant qualification to the job role
Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people. Be able to take direction and guidance from the Head Chef and 2nd Chef within the kitchen area.
Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors.
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
~35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
~ Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
~ 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
~ Private medical insurance
~ Life assurance
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
dack@spirehealthcare.Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments. We provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment.