Chef - Culinary Expert

3 weeks ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Chef to join our team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
  • Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
  • Prepare, plan, and cook meals to a consistently high standard.
  • Serve service users, staff, and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Prepare and produce foods for conferences and banquets.
  • Participate in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
  • Adhere to the 'Safer Food Better Business' standards and record keeping.
  • Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
  • Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
  • Assist the Head Chef in researching and creating new menus, ensuring meals are of a high quality and comply with healthy eating guidelines.

Requirements:

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

About Elysium Healthcare:

Elysium Healthcare is a stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. We have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. We offer a range of benefits, including annual salary, free meals and parking, wellbeing support, career development, and pension contribution.



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