Chef

Prudential Bank; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Chef to join their dedicated kitchen team. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills while preparing meals for service users and staff in a calm and enjoyable environment. You'll have the opportunity to create exciting menus for special occasions and events, ensuring high-quality meals that cater to diverse dietary needs. With a focus on work-life balance and professional development, this position promises job satisfaction and a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Special offers

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage stock control and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and meal preparation.
• Maintain food storage and hygiene standards.
• Prepare meals for various events and special occasions.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

Cooking Skills

Customer Service

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking

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 Badby Park 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), such as 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 in English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in 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: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH

You will be working alongside the clinical teams at Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, where you will deliver person-centered care, with each individual at the heart of everything you do.

This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service boasts extensive facilities catering to the specific needs of residents, set in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.

Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities, and a tranquil setting. Good road links make it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton, and Banbury.

What You Will Get

• Annual salary of £27,500
• 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 to enjoy this special time.

There are also other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About Your Next Employer

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is required that all staff understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.