Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin
5 hours per week, Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits
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.
We currently have a great new opportunity for a Head Chef to join our team at Pinehill Hospital, based in Hitchin. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of catering services for the Hospital.
Catering and Hospitality qualification at HNC/SCQF Level 7 or industry equivalent
Current level 4 food hygiene certificate
Outstanding knowledge of food, culinary skills, and expertise
Planning and organisational skills
Good computer skills (MS Office package)
Kitchen management experience
Food Safety Agency Allergen Awareness Training
Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness
Lead and supervise food preparation and delivery for the Hospital
Timely production of the kitchen rota
Assist with training the kitchen team
Monthly stock take
Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines
Oversee the food safety management system in line with all Ramsay catering policies
Adherence to Ramsay food hygiene policy, COSHH policy and HACCP policy.
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)
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
~ Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. 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 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’.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
#Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. 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.
This position is subject to background and DBS checks.