Chef

Getat Elysium Healthcare; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Career development

Rewards & Benefits Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access

Job summary

Bere Clinic, operated by Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations at Bere Clinic, Waterlooville. You will prepare and cook meals, manage stock and food safety, and contribute to events and cost control.

Role emphasizes high standards, dietary considerations, and teamwork within a compassionate care environment. Benefits include career development and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is required.
• Ability to plan, cost, order, and manage stock and budget for catering.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles is essential.
• Awareness of dietary requirements and special requests.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Prepare, plan and cook meals to high standards with dietary considerations.
• Serve food and beverages professionally to service users, staff, and visitors.
• Prepare foods for conferences and banquets.
• Contribute to food costings and cost control procedures.
• Follow Safer Food Better Business standards and maintain records.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures.
• Take responsibility for catering operations during shifts.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Basic food hygiene

Mass catering experience

Menu planning and costing

Stock control and budgeting

Education

GCSE English (706/1 and 2)

Job description

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 beverage in a professional and courteous services 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 of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. 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 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: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT

You’ll provide care and support to young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example Mental Health or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm.

Bere Clinic has12 spacious en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom is finished to a high standard and young people are encouraged to personalise their spaces.

There are spacious communal areas, a lounge and a separate dining area along with a large activity room and smaller spaces for individual, group, and family sessions. You'll be part of a culture that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and where recovery and compassion is at the heart of the service.

What You’ll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £28,700
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/6 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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 disclosureJBRP1_UKTJ