Chef

Practice Plus Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Chef to join their Catering Team. This role entails assisting the Head Chef in managing and delivering high-quality catering services within the hospital. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of kitchen operations and be adept at ensuring that health and safety standards are met. The position offers flexible shifts, career development opportunities, and a commitment to providing fresh and delicious meals for patients and staff.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Varied career development opportunities

Increased leave with service years

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
• Capability to assist the Head Chef effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the management of the catering service.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain stock levels and reorder supplies per policies.

Skills

Strong understanding of kitchen operations

Interpersonal skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

About The Role

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If you are a Chef with the understanding how busy kitchen operates then we could have just the role for you:T

Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our Catering Team at the Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham, and we want to hear from you!

Working 37.5 hours a week, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.

Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the behavi your standards and that costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.

This is not your typical hospital food. We pride ourselves on creating fresh and delicious food for our patients and staff, and have کرنے دو< and excited meals!

What you'll be doing

• To assist the Head Chef with ensuring that all equipment used in the department is in good working order and is used appropriately.
• To assist the Head Chef to ensure stock levels are maintained and that re‑ordering of equipment and stores are in line with company policy and within department budget.

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• Increased days Fran annual leave with years of service.

What we’ll look for in you

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding and can ensure that systems are in place so that all staff are aware and can work in accordance with legislation and Company policies pertaining to Health and Safety, COSHH and infection control. You'll have great interpersonal skills and will be able to deputise in the absence of the Head Chef, planning and organising to provide an efficient service.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, we’ll support you. If you just want to stay in your role, that’s fine too. We’ll help you be the best you can be.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [e-mail]

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre‑employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.