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Posted 4 days ago
Chef Part-time
Elysium Healthcare
📍 Newark-on-Trent
💷 £13,729Catering and HospitalityPart-time
Job description
<br><br>Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.<br><p>Are you looking for a part-time chef role where you can be creative and work with a dedicated team? If so, join The Farndon Unit in Newarkas a Part-time Chef. Working <strong>19 </strong><strong>hours per week</strong>, on a rota basis (including weekends), you will work 2 shifts per week. </p><br><p>As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you’ll play a vital role in 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.</p><br><br><p>There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you’ll also cater for – World Food day, Christmas, Easter, Family Day and many more. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different. </p><br><p>It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. </p><br><p><strong>As a Part-time Chef you will be:</strong></p><br><ul><li><br></li> <li>Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen<br></li> <li>Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures<br></li> <li>Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit<br></li> <li>Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner<br></li> <li>Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets<br></li> <li>Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures<br></li> <li>Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping<br></li> <li>Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times<br></li> <li>Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation<br></li> <li>Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines<br></li> <li>Correctly filling of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules<br></li></ul><br><p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p><br><ul><li><br></li> <li>To be 18 years or older<br></li> <li>GCSE or equivalent English<br></li> <li>City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking<br></li> <li>Basic Food Hygiene (essential)<br></li> <li>Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)<br></li> <li>Previous experience in a similar environment<br></li> <li>Previous experience in delivering a service on mass<br></li> <li>Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience<br></li></ul><br><p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p><br><p><strong>Location:</strong> Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SW </p><br><p>The Farndon Unit is a purpose-built hospital which provides services across low secure, rehabilitation and acute inpatient settings for women with Mental Health and personality disorder diagnoses. </p><br><p>Our combination of low secure wards and a rehabilitation ward area (also within the low secure perimeter) provide a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation prior to discharge. Our on-site facilities include large and attractive en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, secure courtyard and garden, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall.</p><br><p><strong>What You’ll Get:</strong></p><br><p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: </p><br><ul><li><br></li> <li>Annual base salary of £13,729 (19 hours per week)<br></li> <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window<br></li> <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals <br></li> <li>Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! <br></li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance <br></li> <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts <br></li> <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind <br></li> <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support<br></li> <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be <br></li> <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time <br></li> <li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future <br></li> <li>Free meals and onsite free parking <br></li></ul><br><p><strong>About your next employer:</strong> </p><br><p>Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. </p><br><p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. </p><br><p>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. xwzovoh All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. </p><br><br>