Chef

TN United Kingdom; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Chef to join their dedicated kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to craft delicious meals while managing your workload in a calm environment. You'll play a key role in catering for various events, ensuring high-quality food preparation and adherence to hygiene standards. With a competitive salary, generous leave, and a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary arts and making a difference in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Annual salary of £29,200

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Holiday financing

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Maintain food storage and adhere to hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Hygiene

Stock Control

Mass Service Delivery

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certification

Intermediate Food Hygiene

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Introduction

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Middlewood Clinics 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 in 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, considering 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.
• Strictly following 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 high quality and align with healthy eating guidelines.
• Filling out 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 certification (essential).
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable).
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Experience in delivering mass service.
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget management experience.

Where you will be working:

Middlewood Clinic provides care and treatment for men and women with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and atypical eating disorders. Subject to CQC registration, our approach aims to restore healthy body weight and address psychological issues during treatment.

The multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Middlewood Clinic includes the Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist, and Social Worker.

The hospital features 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms and various communal and recreational spaces, including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, a therapy kitchen area, and a lovely cottage-style garden.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £29,200 (including a £1,200 location allowance).
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals.
• 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 are also additional benefits including retail discounts, special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing, and much more.