About this role
Job summary 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 Newark as 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, youll 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 youll 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. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
Main duties of the job As a Part-time Chef at Elysium Healthcare, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation, and preparing, planning, and cooking meals to a consistently high standard. You will serve food and beverages professionally to service users, staff, and visitors, and cater for conferences and banquets. You will participate in food costings and adhere to food hygiene regulations, taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation. You will assist the Head Chef in researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are high quality and aligned with healthy eating guidelines, while managing paperwork related to HACCP.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services, with over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services across England and Wales. The Farndon Unit, located in Newark, is a purpose-built hospital offering low secure, rehabilitation, and acute inpatient services for women with mental health and personality disorder diagnoses. The unit provides a seamless internal care pathway aiding recovery and rehabilitation. Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, a secure courtyard and garden, patient caf, gym, salon, and activity hall, creating a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 Newark as 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 kitchen Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines Correctly 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 schedules To be successful in this role, you'll need:
To be 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 Where you will be working:
Location: Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SW
The 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 window Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access 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 balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To be eligible for this role, you need to be 18 years or older, possess GCSE or equivalent English, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation Cooking, and Basic Food Hygiene (essential) with Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable). Additionally, previous experience in a similar environment and delivering mass service is required, along with skills in menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Newark
NG24 4SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)