Job summary We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Barnet. Hours to be discussed at interview. Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chef’s cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients Main duties of the job In addition to catering for our patients you will cater a range of hot meals and snacks for our staff working across all shifts, as well as visitors to the service. This is where you will be able to show your creativity and flare. You will receive training in Ellern Mede’s policies and processes and will be expected to maintain your knowledge using our e-learning platform. The role includes working with a kitchen assistant, supervising the kitchen hygiene, stock control and ordering, maintaining stock of kitchen equipment and requesting replacements as required. Preparing food for all patients and staff Prepare special diets as directed by the Duty Registered Nurse and/or Dietician. Prepare written menus in consultation with the dietetic team and other remembers of the MDT. About us The Ellern Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet) and Rotherham. We have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent reputation with local and national commissioners. Working for Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits: Competitive salaries with the ability for career and pay progression Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, learning and development Sick pay (after 1 years service) Access to free on-site parking (on first come/first served basis) Access to meals while at work Workplace pension schemes Employee assistance program DBS costs covered Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13 to £13 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0038-0483-EM Job locations 2 Warick Road Barnet Greater London EN5 5EE Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Barnet. Hours to be discussed at interview. Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chef’s cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Barnet. Hours to be discussed at interview. Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chef’s cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients Person Specification Qualification Essential Food hygiene certificate Desirable Basic calculus skills Experience Essential Previous experience as a Chef Desirable Previous experience working in a hospital or school setting. Person Specification Qualification Essential Food hygiene certificate Desirable Basic calculus skills Experience Essential Previous experience as a Chef Desirable Previous experience working in a hospital or school setting. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Ellern Mede Group Address 2 Warick Road Barnet Greater London EN5 5EE Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)