Chef Part-time Weekend

Elysium Healthcare; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Part-time Chef at Thornford Park, Thatcham. In this role, you will creatively prepare meals for service users and staff while managing kitchen operations efficiently. Ideal candidates possess relevant culinary qualifications and experience, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. The position offers an annual salary of £18,547, along with generous annual leave and additional benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous experience in a similar environment is required.
• Experience in delivering service on a large scale is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Menu planning

Costing

Ordering

Stock control

Budgeting

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English

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

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

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Are you looking for a part-time chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? If so, join Thornford Park as a Part-time Chef working 25 hours a week.

As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you’ll play a vital role in crafting daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors. You will be involved in food preparation and will have opportunities to provide guidance and training to your peers.

There are regular activities, events, and special occasions throughout the year which you’ll also cater for – World Food Day, Christmas, Easter, Family Day, and many more. In other words, plenty of chances to be creative and do something different.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s also a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

As a Part-time 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 high standard, considering any special requests or dietary requirements.
• Serving food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Preparing 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.
• Following Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
• Assisting the Head Chef in researching and creating new menus that meet high-quality standards and healthy eating guidelines.
• Completing all paperwork related to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, such as fridge temperatures, food 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
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Experience in delivering service on a large scale
• Skills in menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budgeting

Where you will be working: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

Thornford Park is a facility with medium and low secure units and rehabilitation flats, supporting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide personalized assessment and treatment programs for males with mental illness, complex care needs, or personality disorders. Some service users may have histories of offending or previous placement failures.

What you will get as a Weekend Chef:

• An annual salary of £18,547
• The equivalent of 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees, operating more than 90 services across England and Wales in areas such as Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. There are opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users’ welfare. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.