Chef - Birmingham

St Andrew's Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

• Profession: Domestic Services and Catering
• Location: Birmingham

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As a Chef we can offer you outstanding career development and training, a range of benefits and the opportunity to join us at a truly exciting time in our growth and development.

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

We are St Andrew’s Healthcare, a thriving charity with a vision of a society in which everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and has hope for their future.

We help people to overcome barriers, and we work tirelessly to help those in our care find hope.

St Andrew’s Birmingham is a 118-bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprising eight units that cover medium and low security for both men and women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, it is easily accessible by road networks and public transport.

We require an experienced chef for our Birmingham site. You will be expected to work as part of a multifunctional team to prepare high-quality hot and cold food for lunch and dinner, working to strict deadlines while complying with health & safety and food safety regulations.

You must also:

• Hold a current food hygiene certificate and relevant certificate in Food Production within Hospitality and Catering or equivalent.
• Have proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Be passionate about food and service.
• Have hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g., grillers and pasta makers).
• Be able to work closely with Dieticians to establish the required textured foods.
• Interface effectively with service users, staff, and visitors.
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Be capable of ordering food and using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Be fully conversant with food hygiene legislation and HACCP.
• Maintain high standards of day-to-day cleanliness and food safety requirements.

You will need a flexible approach to working hours and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, exhibiting attitudes and behaviours reflective of St Andrew’s care values.

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés are all set within beautiful grounds.

Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence every single day.