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Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits
Summary
Pinehill Hospital is one of Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. Situated in tranquil, wooded surroundings, Pinehill provides a peaceful environment to aid a speedy recovery.
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Job Description
Head Chef
Location: Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits
Summary
Pinehill Hospital is one of Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. Situated in tranquil, wooded surroundings, Pinehill provides a peaceful environment to aid a speedy recovery.
The hospital's range of treatments and services include cosmetic surgery, hip replacements, knee replacement, varicose vein treatment, hernia surgery, physiotherapy, cataract surgery, gynaecology services, snoring treatment, and ear, nose and throat treatments.
The Role
We currently have a great new opportunity for a Head Chef to join our team at Pinehill Hospital, based in Hitchin. You will be reporting into the Head of Operations. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of catering services for the Hospital.
Essential
* Catering and Hospitality qualification at HNC/SCQF Level 7 or industry equivalent
* Current level 4 food hygiene certificate
* Relevant experience from industry with leadership and management skills
* Outstanding knowledge of food, culinary skills, and expertise
* Have an approachable, positive and proactive manner with a growth mindset
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team
* Effective communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
* Sound written and verbal communication skills
* Planning and organisational skills
* Good computer skills (MS Office package)
* Flexibility and adaptability
Desirables
* Kitchen management experience
* Knowledge of special dietary requirements
* Food Safety Agency Allergen Awareness Training
* Management experience
* Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness
* Previous health sector experience
Operational Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise food preparation and delivery for the Hospital
* Timely production of the kitchen rota
* Assist with training the kitchen team
* Development of daily specials
* Placing orders
* Monthly stock take
* Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines
* Oversee the food safety management system in line with all Ramsay catering policies
Measurable Outcomes
* Follow Company guidelines on purchasing from nominated suppliers;
* Adherence to Ramsay food hygiene policy, COSHH policy and HACCP policy.
Benefits
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free Parking on site (where possible)
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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