Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Head Chef to join a dynamic catering team at a prestigious hospital in Cardiff. In this full-time role, you will lead the kitchen operations, ensuring a five-star dining experience for patients and staff alike. With a focus on quality and hygiene, you'll manage a dedicated team while adapting menus to meet diverse dietary needs. This role offers excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a contributory pension scheme. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

35 Days Annual Leave

Employer Contributory Pension

Discounts and Cashback at Retailers

Free Bupa Wellness Screening

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital/healthcare environment is essential.
• Ability to maintain high-quality food standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations and maintain a 5-star food rating.
• Manage kitchen and staff to ensure high standards of service.

Skills

Management Experience

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Budget Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

City and Guilds or Equivalent Qualification

Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification

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Head Chef | Catering | Full Time | Spire Hospital | Cardiff | Free On Site Parking | Excellent Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join our catering team at Spire Cardiff.

You will oversee the catering and hostess functions of the hospital and deliver a customer-focused, five-star experience to all patients, consultants, and colleagues at the hospital, whilst ensuring the highest standards of food quality and hygiene are maintained at all times.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the kitchen, restaurant, and ward hostess team.
• Maintain a 5-star food rating.
• Plan and manage day-to-day catering operations for the hospital.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• Maintain Food Safety Standards within the hospital.
• Ensure Allergen controls are strictly followed.
• Take an active hands-on chef role.

Who we are looking for:

• Previous managerial experience in a hospital/healthcare environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high-quality standards.
• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced qualifications in Food Hygiene or relevant catering qualifications.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and Hygiene Regulation Act 1971.
• Ability to adapt menus to meet special dietary requirements.
• Experience managing a budget (desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Hours:

Full Time, Monday – Friday, shifts on a rota basis: 06:30 - 14:30, 10:00 – 18:00, 11:00 – 19:00, with some weekends between 06:30 – 19:00.

Contract:

Permanent

Benefits include:

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Spire 'for you' reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Free on-site parking.

Our Values

We are proud of our heritage in private healthcare and our core values:

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Our people are our difference; their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence set Spire Healthcare apart.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom.