Commis Chef

Elysium Healthcare; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Potters Bar seeks a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations. This role involves preparing meals to high standards and catering for a variety of events. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar environment, ensuring adherence to food safety standards. The position offers competitive benefits including an annual salary of £25,058, annual leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary of £25,058

33 days annual leave including your birthday

Free meals and parking

Career development

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification is essential.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Prepare meals to a high standard.
• Adhere to food safety regulations.
• Assist in catering events and conferences.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Stock control

Education

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

GCSE or equivalent in English

Job description

Overview

This is a Commis Chef role at Potters Bar Clinic, which is part of Elysium Healthcare, an established and agile healthcare company with over 8,000 employees. The role involves supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing and cooking meals to a high standard, and catering for various events and occasions. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar environment and possess the necessary qualifications, including City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking, as well as Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificates.

Main duties of the job

As a Commis Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This includes maintaining good food storage procedures, preparing and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, serving food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors, and participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures. You will also be involved in catering for conferences, banquets, and various special events and occasions. The role requires adherence to food safety regulations and standards, such as 'Safer Food Better Business'.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile healthcare company with over 8,000 employees. It has a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Job responsibilities

Ready for a Cook role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Potters Bar Clinic as a Commis Chef working alongside a dedicated team. Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers. Here’s the exciting part—the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.

As a Commis 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.
• Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines.
• Correctly filling 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)
• 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: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE

Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18.

Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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 disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you'll need to be 18 years or older, have GCSE or equivalent English, and possess City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking. Basic Food Hygiene is essential, and Intermediate Food Hygiene is desirable. Previous experience in a similar environment and delivering a service on a large scale, as well as menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience, are also required.

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.