Chef/Cook | Catering and Hospitality | Full Time - 37.5hrs | Permanent | Elland
Spire Elland Hospital are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef/Cook to be part of the catering team experience of working in a busy kitchen environment is required but not essential as full training will be given, you will be required to follow our Food Hygiene practices and policies.
The catering department will provide food and beverages for our patients, Colleagues and Consultants, following a set Corporate Menu offering including allergen controls. You will be Working as part of a team or alone. Working 37.5 hours over 7 days.
Offering a great work life balance
The Chef will be responsible for Reporting to the Head Chef you will assist in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms.
Spire Elland Hospital has been providing high levels of medical treatment and personal care since 1985. Our hospital has a full multi-disciplinary medical team on-site who practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening and rehabilitation through to leading-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, and cosmetic procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
* To assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables.
* Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants.
* Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants.
* To assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards.
* To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen, pantry.
* To Follow the catering Critical control points
* To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties.
Who we're looking for
* Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience
* NVQ level 2 or higher preferred
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
* Hold relevant certificates or be willing to undertake specialist training in specific areas
* Knowledge & Experience in similar establishment
* Professional self-starter able to work unaided
* Highly organised and capable of working in a busy, fast-paced environment
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Free Bupa wellness screening
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion
* Keeping it simple
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
* Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Lauren Armitage on
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications