Weekend Part-Time Chef — Creative Menus & Team Support

Elysium Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary listed

33 days annual leave including bank

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals and onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is hiring a Part-time Chef for 16 hours per week at Bromley Road, Catford. You will support the Head Chef, handle daily kitchen tasks, and cater for service users, staff and visitors with high-quality meals.

You’ll ensure good food hygiene, participate in menu planning, and assist with costings and special events. The role offers a calm environment and opportunities to train peers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• 2. GCSE English or equivalent required.
• 3. City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent in basic food prep.
• 4. Basic Food Hygiene certification required.
• 5. Previous experience in a similar environment.
• 6. Experience delivering mass service.
• 7. Experience in menu costing and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Plan and cook meals to high standard, accommodate dietary requests.
• Serve meals to service users, staff and visitors professionally.
• Prepare foods for conferences and banquets.
• Contribute to food costings and cost control.
• Adhere to Safer Food Better Business and HACCP records.
• Take full shift responsibility for catering operations.
• Assist in researching and creating new menus aligned with healthy eating.

Skills

18+ years

GCSE English

City & Guilds 706/1&2

Basic Food Hygiene

Experience in similar environment

Experience in mass service

Menu planning & costing

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is hiring a Part-time Chef for 16 hours per week at Bromley Road, Catford. You will support the Head Chef, handle daily kitchen tasks, and cater for service users, staff and visitors with high-quality meals.

You’ll ensure good food hygiene, participate in menu planning, and assist with costings and special events. The role offers a calm environment and opportunities to train peers.