Sous Chef

London Bridge Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London seeks a Sous Chef to prepare nutritious meals focusing on quality and creativity. The ideal candidate will possess experience in food preparation and cooking with relevant qualifications, such as NVQ level 2 in catering. You will work closely with the Head Chef and be responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene. Offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this role plays a vital part in enhancing patient care through exceptional meal offerings.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Background in food preparation and cooking.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene principles.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals using fresh ingredients.
• Assist the Head Chef and manage own section.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and health policies.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Food hygiene principles

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in catering

Basic qualification in Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Sous Chef

Location : The London Bridge, London

Hours : 37.5 hours per week, working shifts between 0630am and 2200

Monday - Sunday, working 5 days out of 7

Permanent

Salary : Competitive Salary + excellent benefits

Thrive in a kitchen where every meal matters more.

Forget any preconceptions you might have about hospital food. The food you create for us – all made from fresh ingredients and prepared on site – will be every bit as eye-opening and enticing as meals served by the best hotels and restaurants. As a Sous Chef, you’ll working under the direction of the Head Chef, alongside other chefs and catering staff – but you’ll also potentially manage your own section.

So while the buzz of the kitchen might be familiar, the difference is that here the work you do will be a vital part of the total care package we offer, helping as many patients as possible to return to full health quicker. Whether it’s high quality nutrition to help them recover, comfort food for when they’re feeling vulnerable, or something that looks and tastes amazing to take their minds off their worries – you’ll have a huge impact on patient care.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a special kind of person to join us – someone who is excited to learn and develop new skills. Someone who is enthusiastic with lots of energy, bringing new and creative ideas to how we do things. As well as this you’ll :

• Have a background in food preparation and cooking, with a strong knowledge of food hygiene principles and commercial experience
• Have NVQ level 2 or equivalent in catering, plus Basic qualification in Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
• Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with the confidence to run a section smoothly
• Be able to adhere at all time to food safety regulations, health and safety, client and company policies

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Sous Chef you’ll be eligible for :

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values :

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion : We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness : We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity : We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.