Chef Part-time

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 19 hours per week , on a rota basis (including weekends), you will work 2 shifts per week.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.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.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.As a Part-time Chef you will be:Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchenMaintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established proceduresPreparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unitServing service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services mannerPreparing and producing foods for conferences and banquetsParticipating in food costings through effective cost control proceduresAdhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business' standards and record keepingAdhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all timesTaking full shift responsibility for the catering operationAssisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelinesCorrectly 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 schedulesTo be successful in this role, you'll need:To be 18 years or olderGCSE or equivalent EnglishCity & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation CookingBasic Food Hygiene (essential)Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable)Previous experience in a similar environmentPrevious experience in delivering a service on massMenu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experienceWhere you will be working:Location: Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SWThe 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.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.What You'll Get: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:£13.90 per hour (19 hours per week)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 windowCareer 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 support24/7 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 onsite 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 disclosure.TPBN1_UKTJ