Chef

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice catering team in Crawley, where you'll prepare high-quality meals for patients and staff. This role requires a compassionate caterer with strong organisational skills and a commitment to food safety. If you have a passion for cooking and menu development, apply today to make a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and catering for various diets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, cost-effective in-house catering.
• Create fresh, well-balanced meals for patients and staff.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Motivational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Education

Food Hygiene Qualification Level 2

NVQ in Catering / Hospitality

Additional Catering Qualifications

Job description

Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherines Hospice Website, where you can find a detailed Job Description.

Copy and paste the following link into your search engine to be directed to the vacancy on our website:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=d9320c41-18fc-4379-a0cf-49aff0a811e4

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented Catering team at our state-of-the-art hospice, with a superb kitchen.

About us

The support we provide is highly valued by the patients we care for and their loved ones. When you join St Catherines, you will be part of a supportive team working towards a big ambition: to help everyone face death informed, supported, and pain-free. If this sounds fulfilling, please apply today.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a talented & compassionate caterer to join our established team of Chefs, Catering Assistants, and volunteers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective in-house catering. You will use your skills to create fresh, well-balanced, home-cooked meals for patients and staff, leading your shift to ensure dietary requirements & special requests are met with care & precision.

Person Specification

Experience

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to plan, prepare & deliver hospitality for events
• Previous cooking experience and expertise
• Awareness and understanding of nutrition
• Knowledge & experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards
• Strong people skills with effective communication at all levels
• Good motivational skills to engage and empathise
• Ability to produce clear and effective correspondence
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• High personal work standards
• Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Attention to detail and motivation to maintain high standards
• Basic PC skills
• Ability to cook with fresh ingredients for various diets
• Strong knowledge & commitment to food safety, kitchen safety & allergens control
• Creativity in menu development
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience coaching/training staff/volunteers
• Passion for recipe & menu development
• Confidence engaging with patients, visitors, and the public
• Experience supporting hot & cold buffets, barbecues, & events

Attitude and Behaviours

• Flexible attitude regarding working hours for events, leave coverage, & weekends
• High integrity and reliability
• Positive and assertive attitude
• Commitment to St Catherine's vision and values
• Supportive attitude across site services team & organization

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene qualification at least Level 2
• NVQ or equivalent in Catering / Hospitality
• Additional catering qualifications, NVQs, or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to check for any criminal convictions.