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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. Elysiums Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments. 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 Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood 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 ...
Main duties of the job As the Head Chef at Elysium Healthcare, you'll have the unique opportunity to balance your culinary passion with personal life, thanks to a structured schedule that includes no evening shifts and a five-day work week. You'll lead the established kitchen team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood, not only overseeing the preparation of meals for staff and service users but also offering guidance and training to your team. This position allows for creativity, with opportunities to cater for diverse events throughout the year, such as World Food Day and various holiday celebrations. The work environment is calm and pleasurable, focusing on maintaining a clean kitchen and ensuring customers are satisfied. In this role, you'll be responsible for menu planning, stock management, and ensuring the dietary needs of service users are met, all while adhering to budgetary guidelines. Your duties also include managing efficient staff rotas and assisting in audits to maintain high standards of catering services.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider of specialized care services, boasting over 8,000 employees across a diverse network of over 80 services throughout England and Wales. Their services span Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare aims to cultivate a balanced work environment by offering comprehensive benefits that support their employees' wellbeing, growth, and future. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare maintains a unique approach to care delivery, providing significant opportunities for professional growth and movement within the organization. Their commitment extends to safer recruitment practices and a focus on inclusivity, reflecting their dedication to safeguarding and improving the lives of their service users through dedicated and qualified staffing.
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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.
Elysium’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments. 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 Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood 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.
This is a Full Time position of 37.5 hours a week. 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 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 £33,000 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
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.
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
Borehamwood
WD6 3QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)