About this role
Job summary Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join St Neot's Neurological Centre as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team. Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, 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. Heres the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which youll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting. 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. Just imagine great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now thats a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.
Main duties of the job As a Second Chef at St Neot's Neurological Centre, you'll be a vital part of the kitchen team, working 37.5 hours a week. You'll craft daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors while also participating in food preparations. This role allows you to showcase your creativity through catering for activities, events, and special occasions. You will support the Head Chef in the daily kitchen operations, maintain good food storage practices, and ensure food hygiene regulations are met. The role also involves preparing meals with consideration for special dietary needs, serving food professionally, and taking on responsibilities for the whole catering operation during shifts. You'll also have the chance to engage in menu planning, costing, and stock control, while adhering to safety procedures.
About us Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people and has services across England and Wales. Their approach to care delivery creates unique opportunities for professional growth. Part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services, offering pathways for those affected by mental health or neurological conditions. They value the well-being of their staff, providing comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary, extensive leave options, and career development opportunities. They are committed to fostering a supportive work environment, promoting welfare of service users, and inclusive recruitment practices, also ensuring all candidates undergo a DBS disclosure.
Job description Job responsibilities Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join St Neot's Neurological Centre as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team.
Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, 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.
Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.
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.
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 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 filing 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: Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA Join the team at St Neots Hospital providing care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment. St Neots Hospital is located in the centre of town and provides assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and complex care for both males and females suffering from a broad range of neurological conditions, which is provided by a highly experienced team based on site. 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:
A competitive annual salary 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 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 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
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
St Neots
PE19 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)