Chef

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an experienced Chef to join their team in Woking. This role involves assisting in the efficient production of quality food while maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Ideal candidates will be experienced in a fast-paced environment and preferably possess experience in the healthcare sector. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring hygiene standards, and maintaining a polite demeanor towards guests. A competitive salary and several benefits are offered, including NHS discounts and free private healthcare.

Benefits

Paid training and induction

Paid holidays including extra days for birthday

Employee NHS discount savings (Bluelight Card)

Company pension scheme

Free private healthcare

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience working efficiently within a catering team.
• Able to follow health and safety regulations.
• Excellent personal hygiene and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and production.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow supervisory orders and standards set by management.
• Project a polite demeanor to guests and staff.

Skills

Experienced in a fast-paced environment

Qualified in catering (City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3)

Excellent communicator

Food hygiene certificate holder

Ability to plan attractive menus within budgets

Experience in healthcare sector

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Chef to assist in achieving and maintaining the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women.

We are recruiting for an experienced Chef to assist in achieving and maintaining the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

You will be working 40 hours a week rostered over 7 days in a hospital setting.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people.

Follow instruction and supervisory orders from the Chef Manager

Clean and wash cutlery, crockery and kitchen ware

Ensure floors and walkways are kept clean at all times

Assist with other members of the catering team in the serving of meals

Project a polite manner to customers and other members of staff at all times

Maintain health and safety hygiene standards as required by the company. Ensure hygiene is implemented with due regard to the statutory laws including the food safety act

Understand and follow the fire drills in the event of an emergency

Undergo appropriate training to meet the required standards of the job and changes in policy and procedure

Undertake any duty within the scope of the job title as directed by management

You are...

An experienced Chef used to working in a fast passed environment.

Preferably experienced in working within the healthcare sector dealing with strict dietary requirements.

Able to plan nourishing & attractive menus within available budgets

An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels

Qualified in catering to City & Guilds 706: 1 & 2 level or NVQ Level 2/3

Experience in supporting and leading a catering team to provide food to the best standard.

The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards.

Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external guests at all times

In return, youll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

£29,574 per annum

Paid training and Induction

Paid Holiday including 2 extra days annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date

Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)

Regular coaching and support

Company pension scheme

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Free Private Health Care

Subsidised meals on duty

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.