Bank Chef

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen at Pinehill Hospital, located in Hitchin. As Chef, you will be working alongside our Head Chef, and long-established team, you will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality freshly made nutritious meals served to our patients and staff daily. The role includes supervising Catering Assistants and being responsible for all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. You will be confident self-motivated with previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment. It is essential to have a passion for creating good food to a high standard with a very high standard of food safety and excellent customer service. Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. 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 love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. 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

Responsibilities

• Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity.
• Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality.
• Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
• Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team.
• Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items.
• Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. To be able to have a personable approach and engage with patients.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Chef
• Experience working as a Chef from healthcare or similar industry (desired not required)
• Food hygiene level 3 required
• NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality
• A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery also ability to work on your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills
• Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Attention to detail
• Where you will be based:
• What is a Bank contract:

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Additional Information

Job Advert Bank Chef Location: Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin Hours: Flexible, zero hour contract Varied Shifts: Hours will be flexible on a shift pattern, Monday to Friday on a 7.5-hour shift between 7am - 7pm, Saturday 7am - 2pm, Sunday 8am - 1pm.

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