Chef/Cook | Private hospital | Catering and Hospitality | Oadby, Leicester | Part-time | 35 hrs per week - Day time only, no evenings | competitive pay + extensive benefits
Spire Leicester Hospital are looking for a Chef/Cook to join our small and friendly catering team on a part-time and permanent basis.
Spire Leicester Hospital is a state-of-the-art private hospital, which is part of the award-winning Spire Healthcare Group. We offer specialised and personalised healthcare with fast access to our World Class specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.
Working hours: Rota basis, 4 shifts per week over any 7 days. Earliest start 07.00 latest finish 18.45. (07.00 - 16.15 / 09.15 -18.30
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time 35hrs
Pay rate: from £13.00 P/H DOE
Our catering team are responsible for providing exceptional food quality for our patients and staff based on our central corporate menu.
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will assist in the preparation, cooking and delivery of food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff whilst providing a high quality professional service to the customers at all times.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. To assist the Head Chef as directed with preparation of food
2. Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants
3. Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants
4. To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards
5. To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen
6. To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation
7. To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties
8. Ability to work across all days of the week between 07.00 and 18.00
Who we’re looking for
9. You will need to have a relevant catering qualification or a willingness to gain one
10. Experience working as a chef/ Cook in any setting is a key requirement
11. Experience in corporate catering would be of benefit but not a necessity
12. A high level of social skills and a positive approach to customer care are essential elements of the job
13. A degree of human understanding is essential in order to meet the needs of individual patients who may have specific dietary needs or preferences
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
14. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - FTE
15. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
16. Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
17. Private medical insurance
18. Life assurance
19. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
20. Driving clinical excellence
21. Doing the right thing
22. Caring is our passion
23. Keeping it simple
24. Delivering on our promises
25. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
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.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.