Chef

Prudential Bank; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Prudential Bank as a Chef and be part of a dedicated kitchen team at Barnet Lane Clinic. In this role, you will prepare meals, maintain high food hygiene standards, and support the Head Chef. Enjoy a balanced work-life with 37.5 hours a week, free meals, and a competitive salary of £26,000 annually.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous experience in a similar environment is required.
• Experience in delivering a service on mass is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Preparing and cooking meals to a consistently high standard.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Menu Planning

Food Preparation

Cost Control

Education

GCSE or equivalent English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent)

Basic Food Hygiene

Intermediate Food Hygiene

Job description

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Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Barnet Lane Clinic as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team.

Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, 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.

Here's the exciting part - the calendar is buzzing with activities, events, and special occasions which you'll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.

It's a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you'll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There's a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night, and two days off a week. Now that's a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a 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 beverages in a professional and courteous 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 filing all paperwork related to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP), e.g., fridge temperatures, food temperature logs, and cleaning schedules.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Need

• To be 18 years or older
• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience

Where You Will Be Working

Location: Cornerstone House, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane Clinic is a 30-bed rehabilitation service for men and women with a mental illness, including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. The service specializes in working with individuals who may have had placement breakdowns and need intensive review and support to help them move to more independent living.

What You Will Get

• Annual salary of £26,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.

About Your Next Employer

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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