Head Chef

Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work.This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands- no evenings, a five-day work week and keeping the stress levels low. You will be leading an established kitchen team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood overseeing the preparation oflarge-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team.There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you'll also cater for – world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different.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.You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy ‘customers'.You'll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings. Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that's a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.This is a Full Time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday ( flexible times around meal times to be negotiated with applicant) As a Head Chef you will be:Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service.Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users.Ensuring the catering service provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures.Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints.Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Facilities Manager/maintenance.Seek feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced.Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaintsResponsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns.Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets.Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained.To be successful in this role, you will have: GCSE or equivalent EnglishCatering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene CertificatesCity & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation CookingBasic Food Hygiene (essential)Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)Previous experience in a similar environmentManagement/Supervisory QualificationPrevious experience in delivering a service on massMenu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experienceWhere you will be workingLocation: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QUBarnet Lane's Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.What You'll GetAt 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:Annual base salary of £33,000The 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.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and free parkingAbout your next employer: 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.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.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. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosureTPBN1_UKTJ