Chef

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If you are a Chef with the understanding how busy kitchen operates then we could have just the role for you.

Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our Catering team at our Emersons Green Hospital, and we want to hear from you!

Working 40 hours a week, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.

Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.

This is not your typical hospital food. We pride ourselves on creating fresh and delicious food for our patients and staff, and have the space to create varied and exciting meals!

This is a permanent full-time position (40 hpw)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of and can insure that systems are in place so that all staff are aware and can work in accordance with legislation and Company policies pertaining to Health and Safety, COSHH and infection control;.

• To assist the Head Chef with ensuring that all equipment used in the department is in good working order and is used appropriately.
• To assist the Head Chef to ensure stock levels are maintained and that re-ordering of equipment and stores are in line with company policy and within department budget
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone who in the absence of the Head Chef can plan and organise workload and staff skill mix availability to accommodate all department throughput and provide adequate cover in order to provide an efficient service.

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• Increased days of annual leave with years of service.

About us

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job, you have a career! To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions contact kaleb.gumbs@practiceplusgroup.com All shortlisted candidate will be contacted but please note, Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.  Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to vetting and security checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities