Chef | Catering Department, Cookery | Bank | Leicester | Competitive rates plus enhancements |
Spire Leicester Hospital are looking to bring an experienced Chef to the team on the Bank, working closely with the Head Chef, you will be expected to provide a high quality professional service to the customer at all times, demonstrating a high level of social skills and a positive approach to customer care.
As a Chef, you will be expected work in designated sections of the main kitchen producing quality meals that are cost effective and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in the department – in line with our policies.
Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, we operate on 2 shifts - 6:30-14:30 and 11:30-19:30.
Duties and responsibilities
1. To produce meals for patients, staff and visitors within a large operation; adhering to centralised standards of preparation, production and presentation.
2. A positive and flexible approach to customer service and strong communication skills.
3. Ability to plan patients’ diets as necessary including the correct utilisation of stock, along with a strong knowledge of allergens.
4. Quality assurance and Patient Confidentiality must always be maintained.
5. To comply with all Health and Safety at Work regulations, including COSHH and Manual Handling, whilst being aware of corporate and local safety policies.
6. To have a flexible approach to hours and duties. Shift patterns are 7am-3pm, 10am-6pm or 11:30am-7:30pm, alternate weekend off.
. Who we're looking for
7. Must have previous Chef/Cookery experience and willing to partake in cooking/presenting dishes as part of the interview process.
8. Essential to have NVQ Levels 1&2 or an equivalent degree in Catering
9. Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate/qualifications are essential for this role and you must be able to show a clear understanding of this.
10. Exceptional Customer Service skills
Benefits
11. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
12. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
13. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
14. Free uniform
15. Free DBS
16. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
17. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
18. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.