Chef required (Part time)

Are you looking for a part-time chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? If so, join The Farndon Unit in Newarkas a Part-time Chef. Working 19 hours per week , on a rota basis (including weekends), you will work 2 shifts per week. As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you'll play a vital role in crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers. There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you'll also cater for – World Food day, Christmas, Easter, Family Day and many more. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different. There's a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. As a Part-time Chef you will be: Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business' standards and record keeping Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines Correctly filling of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules To be 18 years or older GCSE or equivalent English City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Basic Food Hygiene (essential) Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable) Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience The Farndon Unit is a purpose-built hospital which provides services across low secure, rehabilitation and acute inpatient settings for women with Mental Health and Personality Disorder diagnoses. Our on-site facilities include large and attractive en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, secure courtyard and garden, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall. At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: £13.90 per hour (19 hours per week) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. xkybehq All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.