Head Chef - Up To £48,800 A Year

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 inWellington overseeing the preparation oflarge-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 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

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