Second Chef

Elysium Healthcare Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare Limited's St Neot's Neurological Centre is seeking a Second Chef to work 37.5 hours per week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors alongside a dedicated kitchen team.

You will support the Head Chef in daily operations, maintain food hygiene, plan menus and costings, supervise storage, and help cater for activities and special occasions with flair, while enjoying a calm, sociable environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare daily meals for service users, staff and visitors.
• Assist in menu planning, costing and stock control.
• Adhere to food hygiene regulations and cater for special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare meals and supervise food storage and handling.
• Cater for activities, events and special occasions with creativity.
• Ensure safety procedures and DBS compliance where required.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Stock control

Food hygiene

Peer training

Teamwork

Job description

Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join St Neot's Neurological Centre as a 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. Heres the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which youll 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. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. Theres 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 thats a recipe for a balanced work-life combo., As a Second Chef at St Neot's Neurological Centre, you'll be a vital part of the kitchen team, working 37.5 hours a week. You'll craft daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors while also participating in food preparations. This role allows you to showcase your creativity through catering for activities, events, and special occasions. You will support the Head Chef in the daily kitchen operations, maintain good food storage practices, and ensure food hygiene regulations are met. The role also involves preparing meals with consideration for special dietary needs, serving food professionally, and taking on responsibilities for the whole catering operation during shifts. You'll also have the chance to engage in menu planning, costing, and stock control, while adhering to safety procedures.

Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people and has services across England and Wales. Their approach to care delivery creates unique opportunities for professional growth. Part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services, offering pathways for those affected by mental health or neurological conditions. They value the well-being of their staff, providing comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary, extensive leave options, and career development opportunities. They are committed to fostering a supportive work environment, promoting welfare of service users, and inclusive recruitment practices, also ensuring all candidates undergo a DBS disclosure.