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Head Chef | Catering | Full Time | Spire Hospital | Cardiff | Free On Site Parking | Excellent Benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join our catering team at Spire Cardiff.
You will oversee the catering and hostess functions of the hospital and deliver a customer-focused, five-star experience to all patients, consultants, and colleagues at the hospital, whilst ensuring the highest standards of food quality and hygiene are maintained at all times.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Manage the kitchen, restaurant, and ward hostess team.
* Maintain a 5-star food rating.
* Plan and manage day-to-day catering operations for the hospital.
* Ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
* Maintain Food Safety Standards within the hospital.
* Ensure Allergen controls are strictly followed.
* Take an active hands-on chef role.
Who we are looking for:
* Previous managerial experience in a hospital/healthcare environment.
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high-quality standards.
* City and Guilds or equivalent qualification.
* Advanced qualifications in Food Hygiene or relevant catering qualifications.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and Hygiene Regulation Act 1971.
* Ability to adapt menus to meet special dietary requirements.
* Experience managing a budget (desirable).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Hours:
Full Time, Monday – Friday, shifts on a rota basis: 06:30 - 14:30, 10:00 – 18:00, 11:00 – 19:00, with some weekends between 06:30 – 19:00.
Contract:
Permanent
Benefits include:
* 35 days annual leave including bank holidays.
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
* Spire 'for you' reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1000 retailers.
* Free Bupa wellness screening.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance.
* Free on-site parking.
Our Values
We are proud of our heritage in private healthcare and our core values:
* Driving clinical excellence.
* Doing the right thing.
* Caring is our passion.
* Keeping it simple.
* Succeeding and celebrating together.
Our people are our difference; their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence set Spire Healthcare apart.
Additional notes:
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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom.
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