About this role
Job summary Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work. This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands- no evenings, a five-day work week and keeping the stress levels low. You will be leading an established kitchen team at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington overseeing the preparation of large-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team. There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which youll also cater for world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. 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. You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy customers. Just imagine great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week.
Main duties of the job As a Head Chef, you will coordinate the day-to-day management of the catering team, ensuring an efficient food production service. You will ensure that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of service users and provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with company policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include menu planning, overseeing kitchen cleanliness, running the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, and managing staff rotas. Creativity is encouraged as you cater for events such as world food day, Christmas, and Easter. A calm work environment allows you to balance work and personal life, with no evening shifts and a five-day work week.
About us Elysium Healthcare, with over 8,000 employees, delivers care through more than 80 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. They are part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with operations in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium values taking care of its staff, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, growth, and future security. They follow safer recruitment practices, are Disability Confident, and require all staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, with all candidates subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ever imagined being a Head Chef and still having a social life? Experience the blend of being a Head Chef while maintaining a vibrant life outside of work.
This role offers a refreshing change from the typical culinary demands- no evenings, a five-day work week and keeping the stress levels low.
You will be leading an established kitchen team at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington overseeing the preparation of large-scale meals for the staff and service users. Your role extends beyond the kitchen, as you provide guidance and training to support your team.
There are regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you’ll also cater for – world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. 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.
You and your catering team will run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards, ensuring a smooth operation with a clean kitchen, tasty menu and happy ‘customers’.
Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.
As a Head Chef you will be:
Coordinating the day-to-day management of the catering team to run an efficient food production service. Ensuring that the catering service meets the nutritional and dietary needs of the service users. Ensuring the catering service provides meals to staff and company visitors in accordance with the Company policies and procedures. Taking the lead in the production of a menu plan, providing a varied diet within budgetary restraints. Ensuring that any maintenance and servicing of catering equipment or the environment is reported to Facilities Manager/maintenance. Seek feedback, develop and standardise seasonal menu items to ensure nutritious and high-quality food is produced. Responding to any reported complaints or incidents, assisting with investigation and referring any unresolved complaints Responsible for stock management and equipment in the production areas, reporting issues or concerns. Managing efficient staff rotas, plan agency and overtime cover and ensure absences are covered within agreed budgets. Assisting in the completion of monthly audits of the catering provision to ensure standards are maintained. To be successful in this role, you will have:
GCSE or equivalent English Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates 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 Management/Supervisory Qualification Previous experience in delivering a service on mass Menu Planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience Where you will be working:
Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF
You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.
There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.
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:
Annual base salary of £33,600-£34,269 DOE 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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
You will need a GCSE or equivalent in English, a Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC), and Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Certificates. City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation Cooking is essential. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate is required, while an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate is desirable. Previous experience in a similar environment is expected, along with a Management/Supervisory Qualification and experience in mass service delivery. Skills in menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control, and budget management are also necessary.
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
Wellington
TA21 9FF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)