Second Chef | Hospital Kitchen Lead for Patient Nutrition

Bupa; Staines-upon-Thames; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff restaurant access

Travel loan (interest-free)

Private healthcare

Bicycle loan

Retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

New Victoria Hospital in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Second Chef to support the day-to-day operation of the hospital kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, visitors and colleagues.

Working with the Head Chef, you’ll ensure meals meet dietary and allergen requirements while maintaining food safety, portion control and cost awareness in a busy healthcare catering environment.

Formación

• Essential NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Professional Cookery.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Significant experience working within a professional catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Experience of stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work across a 7-day rota.
• Desirable Previous experience within a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Advanced catering or culinary qualifications.
• Knowledge of specialist dietary requirements and therapeutic diets.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and present meals to consistently high standards.
• Support the planning and development of menus that are nutritious, varied and patient focused.
• Ensure all meals are produced in line with dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation standards.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and infection prevention standards.
• Complete daily kitchen documentation, including temperature monitoring and cleaning records.
• Minimise food waste and contribute to efficient cost management.
• Support and guide catering team members to ensure a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required.
• Contribute to catering for special events and functions across the hospital.
• Build positive working relationships with clinical and operational teams to support excellent patient care.

Conocimientos

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Food Hygiene Certificate

Healthcare catering experience

Stock control experience

Menu planning

Allergen knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Educación

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery

Herramientas

Stock control systems

Descripción del empleo

New Victoria Hospital in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Second Chef to support the day-to-day operation of the hospital kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, visitors and colleagues.

Working with the Head Chef, you’ll ensure meals meet dietary and allergen requirements while maintaining food safety, portion control and cost awareness in a busy healthcare catering environment.