Head Chef

Head Chef Spire Clare Park Hospital Farnham FullTime Permanent

Spire Clare Park Hospital is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our professional and welcoming Catering team on a permanent basis.

This role is ideal for a skilled chef who takes pride in delivering freshly prepared highquality food in a clinical customerfocused environment.

Spire Clare Park Hospital is a modern elective hospital located in Farnham and is ratedGood by the CQC. The hospital provides a broad range of surgical and diagnostic services includingOrthopaedics General Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Urology Dermatology and ENT supported by stateoftheart imaging facilities.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing and serving a range of hot and cold meals for patients staff consultants and visitors in line with our corporate menus and quality standards. Working across all areas of the kitchen you will ensure high levels of food presentation hygiene and service at all times.

You will also support special functions cater for individual dietary needs and help maintain full compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• To assist other team members when necessary and maintain good working relationships
• To ensure all HACCP and health and safety guidelines are recorded and followed
• To assist with the service of food to staff patients consultants and visitors in all areas when
  required to do so
• To service the Staff Restaurant and maintain flow of food to service counters as required to the
  specified standard
• To prepare food and beverages for special functions and assist with other related activities as
  directed
• specified standards of preparation production and presentation
• To check in all deliveries as necessary making sure that all records are recorded
• To undertake cleaning duties as per cleaning schedules and maintain clean and tidy working
  conditions at all times

What Were Looking For

• Experience in a professional kitchen catering for high volumes
• Restaurantstyle or healthcare catering experience preferred
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Calm and effective under pressure
• A professional teamfocused approach

What We Offer

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Spire for You benefits and rewards platform

Why Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is one of the UKs leading private healthcare providers renowned for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. Our people are central to our success and we are committed to supporting your development wellbeing and worklife balance.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.