Bank Chef | Catering Department | Bank | Spire Dunedin, Reading | Competitive rates
Spire Dunedin Hospital are looking to bring an experienced Chef to the team on the Bank, working closely with the Head Chef, you will be expected to provide a high quality professional service to the customer at all times, demonstrating a high level of social skills and a positive approach to customer care.
As a Chef, you will be expected work in designated sections of the main kitchen producing quality meals that are cost effective and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in the department – in line with our policies.
Duties and responsibilities
1. To produce meals for patients, staff and visitors within a large operation; adhering to centralised standards of preparation, production and presentation.
2. A positive and flexible approach to customer service and strong communication skills.
3. Ability to plan patients’ diets as necessary including the correct utilisation of stock, along with a strong knowledge of allergens.
4. Quality assurance and Patient Confidentiality must always be maintained.
5. To comply with all Health and Safety at Work regulations, including COSHH and Manual Handling, whilst being aware of corporate and local safety policies.
Who we're looking for
6. Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience.
7. Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate/qualifications are essential for this role and you must be able to show a clear understanding of this.
8. Exceptional Customer Service skills.
Benefits
9. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
10. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
11. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
12. Free uniform
13. Free DBS
14. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
15. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
16. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.