Responsibilities:
1. Lead and inspire a team of talented chefs and kitchen staff across our hospital portfolio.
2. Develop and implement innovative, health-conscious menus tailored to our patients' diverse needs.
3. Ensure the highest levels of food quality, safety, and hygiene.
4. Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare professionals to create meals that promote recovery and well-being.
5. Manage budgets, procurement, and inventory to optimize efficiency.
6. Identify opportunities to improve our food services.
7. Listen and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
8. Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
Qualifications:
1. A culinary professional with proven experience as an Executive Chef, preferably in a healthcare or high-end hospitality setting.
2. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
3. A creative thinker with a deep understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
4. An inspiring leader with excellent communication and management skills.
5. A dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
6. Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
Benefits:
* Electric vehicle charging points.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more.
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
* Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.
About Us:
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
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Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
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