Chef Cook

**North Downs Hospital** North Downs Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Located within the M25, close to the centre of Caterham, the hospital opened in 1974 and currently has 15 bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and a daycase suite. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The fully equipped ultra clean air theatre is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacements. The day unit is suitable for minor operations and endoscopy. Treatments at the hospital also include cataract removal, ENT procedures, hernia repair, varicose vein surgery, hysterectomy, prostate surgery and urological procedures. **Chef - North Downs Hospital, Caterham** Part-time contract 15 hours a week, permanent Salary from £20,444 pro rata (£8177) **The role** In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality food for our patients and staff. The role consists of working in our well-equipped kitchen and staff restaurant. The successful applicant will work closely with the catering team to provide a premium level of service to our patients, staff and visitors and will be involved in all aspects of service delivery including food preparation, first class presentation, restaurant service and general cooking. **What you will bring**: - Experience in a catering environment (ideally at the Chef's level) - Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene - Desirable (this training can be provided) - Experience within a healthcare environment - Desirable - Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing - An ability to work independently and to manage own priorities and strict deadlines - Flexibility, adaptability & initiative - Smart appearance **Benefits** - Access to the Ramsay Academy - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career - Contributory pension scheme - 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell more - Private Healthcare and Life Assurance - Enhanced parental leave - Free offsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant - Free uniform - Access to our employee Discount Programme - Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice - Free DBS checking - Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards **About us ** Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We encourage all Ramsay employees to participate in public health vaccination programmes including flu and Covid 19.