Bank Chef

ramsayhealthcare; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced unsocial hours pay

Training and development

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care UK is seeking a Bank Chef for Woodthorpe Hospital to prepare and cook meals for patients and staff in our hospital kitchens. This role offers flexible, ad-hoc shifts designed to fit availability and supports our broader catering operations.

Applicants should hold a relevant culinary qualification, have professional kitchen experience, and be comfortable working varying shift lengths with good teamwork. DBS checks apply as part of our safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification (NVQ etc).
• Experience working as a Chef in a professional environment.
• Level 3 or 4 Food Hygiene qualification preferred
• Excellent team worker and flexibility to work varying shift lengths

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for patients and staff following dietary requirements."
• Ensure meals meet nutritional guidelines and quality standards.
• Work on an ad-hoc bank basis to fill shifts as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene level 3/4

Teamwork and flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification (NVQ)

Job description

Bank Chef - Woodthorpe Hospital - Bank Hours

Catering | Restaurant | Cookery

Based in our kitchens you will be one of our Chefs responsible for preparation and cooking of all meals served to both patients and staff. Meals for our patients are prepared in accordance with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines, with good opportunity to show creativity within the staff restaurant. This position would suit an experienced Chef looking to pick up ad hoc shifts within the department.

Who we're looking for

• A relevant culinary qualification (NVQ etc)


• Experience working as a Chef in a professional environment


• Level 3 or 4 Food Hygiene qualification preferred


• Excellent team worker and the flexibility to work varying shift lengths

What is a Bank contract?

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Enhanced hourly rates for unsocial hours


• Excellent training and development opportunities


• Subsidised staff restaurant


• Free on-site parking


• Provision of uniform

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, \"can do\" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. \"Our employees are Ramsay.\" The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. \"The Ramsay Way\" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process . Woodthorpe Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. \"The Ramsay Way\" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.