Executive Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef to join our team at Middlewood Clinic. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals to our service users, staff, and visitors.

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient and effective food preparation and service.
• Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation, adhering to established protocols.
• Prepare, plan, and cook meals to a consistently high standard, taking into account special requests and dietary requirements.
• Serve food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Participate in food costings and cost control procedures, ensuring effective management of resources.
• Adhere to 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Assist the Head Chef in researching and creating new menus, ensuring meals meet high-quality standards and healthy eating guidelines.

• 18 years or older
• GCSE or equivalent English
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable)
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Previous experience in delivering a service on mass
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget experience

Middlewood Clinic provides care and treatment for men and women with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and atypical eating disorders. Our multidisciplinary team includes a Registered Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Psychologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist, and Social Worker.

Our hospital features 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms, communal and recreational spaces, including a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area, and a lovely cottage-style garden.

• Annual salary of £29,200 (including a £1,200 location allowance)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off
• Free meals
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

We also offer a range of other benefits, including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing, and much more.