Chef

Practice Plus Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private contributory Pension

Training and career development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Chef for Emersons Green, Bristol. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a 2-week fixed rota and an average of 7.5 hours per day, no late evenings.

You will prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors, contribute to menu development, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering 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.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work using your own initiative.
• Flexible, friendly, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Assist with menu planning and 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.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Previous practical catering experience

Menu development & special dietary requirements

Stock control & ordering knowledge

Prioritise workloads & initiative

Flexible, friendly, professional approach

Job description

About The Role

Chef

Emersons Green, Bristol| Salary:£33,152 per year | Full-Time 37.5 hours per week

Join Our Catering Team!

Are you a passionate Chef looking for a role where your food makes a real difference? We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef to join our busy catering team, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional kitchen where quality, variety and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What we’ll look for in you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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.

Desirable

• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience working within a healthcare or hospital environment.

If you have any questions contact [e-mail] -Talent Partner.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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