Chef | London East | Full time | Permanant | Competitive Salary and Great Benefits
Spire London East Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experience Chef to come and join their busy catering team
Working Hours: Shifts are the following: 07:00-15:00 10:00 -1800 12:00-20:00
Contract type: Permanent
As Chef, you will be responsible to supervise, prepare, present and co-ordinate the day-to-day delivery of high-quality food and beverage.
Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and to deputies in the
absence of the Senior Chef.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):
1. To assist other team members when necessary and maintain good working relationships
2. To ensure all HACCP and health and safety guidelines are recorded and followed
3. To assist with the service of food to staff, patients, consultants and visitors in all areas when
required to do so
4. To service the Staff Restaurant and maintain flow of food to service counters as required to the
specified standard
5. To prepare food and beverages for special functions and assist with other related activities as
directed
6. To produce meals for patients/visitors/consultants and staff at the required times, adhering to the
specified standards of preparation, production and presentation
7. To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygiene operations of the
kitchen and ancillary areas
8. To check in all deliveries as necessary making sure that all records are recorded
9. To undertake cleaning duties as per cleaning schedules and maintain clean and tidy working
conditions at all times
10. To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times, reporting for duty
at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform
11. To meet the needs of individual patients who may have specific dietary needs or preferences
Who are we looking for?
12. Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people
13. Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors
14. Basic food hygiene and/or catering certificates are desirable but not essential
15. previous experience in large private healthcare an advantage
16. Good communication skills
17. Ability to establish rapport with all customers
18. Have a committed approach to providing great customer service
19. Accept responsibility for the identification of own training and development needs
20. Have the ability to work under pressure
21. Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota system
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
22. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - pro rata
23. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
24. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
25. Private medical insurance
26. Life assurance
27. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
28. We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
29. Driving clinical excellence
30. Doing the right thing
31. Caring is our passion
32. Keeping it simple
33. Delivering on our promises
34. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.