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Job Description
Head Chef
Location: Oaks Hospital Colchester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Full-time
Salary: Depending on experience Benefits
About Us:
Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance patients who are self-funding treatment orNHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.
By investing in the latest advanced medical technology we offer a wide range of treatments and services. We care for patients from initial outpatient consultation and diagnostic scanning through to surgical treatment and recovery.
The hospital offers a range of services including Orthopaedic (upper limb lower limb and Spinal) General surgery Gynaecology Physiotherapy ophthalmology Diagnostic Imaging Urology etc.
The role:
We currently have a great new opportunity for a Head Chef to join our team at Oaks Hospital based in Colchester. You will be reporting into the Head of Operations. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of catering services for the Hospital.
Essential:
Catering and Hospitality qualification at HNC/SCQF Level 7 or industry equivalent
Current level 4 food hygiene certificate
Relevant experience from industry with leadership and management skills
Outstanding knowledge of food culinary skills and expertise
Have an approachable positive and proactive manner with a growth mindset
Have a desire to innovate and elevate the offerings and service of this department
Demonstrated ability to lead a team
Effective communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Planning and organisational skills
Good computer skills (MS Office package)
Flexibility and adaptability
Desirables:
Kitchen management experience
Knowledge of special dietary requirements
Food Safety Agency Allergen Awareness Training
Management experience
Demonstrate commercial and financial awareness
Previous health sector experience
Operational Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise food preparation and delivery for the Hospital
Timely production of the kitchen rota
Assist with training the kitchen team
Development of daily specials
Placing orders
Monthly stock take
Monitor and control food cost within budgeted guidelines
Oversee the food safety management system in line with all Ramsay catering policies
Measurable Outcomes:
Follow Company guidelines on purchasing from nominated suppliers;
Adherence to Ramsay food hygiene policy COSHH policy and HACCP policy.
Benefits:
25 Days Leave Bank Holidays
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
Free Parking on site (where possible)
Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
Concerts for Carers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle2Work scheme available in partnership with Halfords
The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 88000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.
We care.
Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Employment Type
Full Time
