Job Description

About The Role

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If you are a Chef with the understanding how busy kitchen operates then we could have just the role for you.



Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our new Catering Team at the Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham, and we want to hear from you!



Working 37.5 hours a week, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.



Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.



This is not your typical hospital food. We pride ourselves on creating fresh and delicious food for our patients and staff, and have the space to create varied and exciting meals!

What you'll be doing

You'll work alongside the Head Chef to provide patient and staff meals of the highest quality while ensuring that all equipment used in the department is in good working order and is used appropriately. You will also assist the Head Chef to ensure stock levels are maintained and that re-ordering of equipment and stores are in line with company policy and within department budget.

What you can expect in return

An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments Varied career development opportunities Increased days of annual leave with years of service.

What we'll look for in you

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of and can insure that systems are in place so that all staff are aware and can work in accordance with legislation and Company policies pertaining to Health and Safety, COSHH and infection control. You'll have ample kitchen experience, good communication skills and be someone who in he absence of the Head Chef can plan and organise workload and staff skill mix availability to accommodate all department throughput and provide adequate cover in order to provide an efficient service.



If you have any questions, contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com

Applicants

must have the right to work in the UK.