- Prepare and produce high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assist with menu planning and the development of creative, nutritious menus.
- Support the management and supervision of kitchen staff.
- Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH, and infection control standards are maintained.
- Cater for a range of dietary and nutritional requirements.
- Monitor stock levels, control food wastage, and support ordering processes.
- Maintain excellent food presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Provide leadership and operational support in the absence of the Head Chef.
NVQ Level 2 in Catering, City & Guilds 204/205/206, or equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Previous practical catering experience.
- Experience of menu development and catering for special dietary requirements.
- Good stock control and ordering knowledge.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work using your own initiative.
- A flexible, friendly, and professional approach., Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience working within a healthcare or hospital environment.
If you're a dedicated Chef who takes pride in creating delicious, nutritious meals and wants to be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
2 week fixed rota, to include alternate weekend day shifts, average 7.5 hours per day, no late evenings.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Private contributory Pension (employer and employee contributions)
- Clear opportunities for training and career development.
- Supportive and friendly working environment., Flexible working
- Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
- Award winning ED&I programmeTraining & Development Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
- Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
- Great development and career progression opportunities.
To be honest, this is the best place I have ever worked and I would like to stay with Practice Plus Group as long as possible. Practice Plus Group have been brilliant at understanding that I am going to be looking after my granddaughter, so it gives me a great work life balance.