Chef

SHIFT PATTERN - WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS
About Nightingale Hospital
Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient , day patient , and inpatient settings.
Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.
We are owned by the international medical group Emeis, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.
The main purpose of the job
Preparing meals for patients in the hospital, under the guidance of the HeadChef and Sous chef.
To prepare, cook and present dishes in accordance with speciality
Supervise and assist members of staff working with you
Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to create and develop new dishes and menus
Monitor portion and waste control.
Ensure you and your team maintain a high standard of cleanliness and food hygiene, meetingrequired quality standards
Ensure the rules relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times
Responsible for keeping up-to-date with hospital policies and procedures
Requirements
Health & safety and food hygiene course certificates
A minimum of 3 years kitchen experience
Great cooking skills
Pastry skills
Exceptional presentation with a passion for food
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to delegate appropriately
A flexible approach towards shift requirements and to undertake tasks as requested by the Head Chef.
Ability to undertake all mandatory training.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written
Company Benefits
Competitive salaries + an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles)
Negotiable relocation allowance
25 days' annual leave pro-rata (increasing up to 30 with long service), plus bank holidays
Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
Generous pension scheme via the government autoenrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company's group pension scheme
Access to an interest free season ticket loan to support with your everyday travel expenses
Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
Enhanced company sick pay
Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE Users
Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
Professional membership fees contribution
Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly soured ingredients and a new menu each week, it's not one to be missed
*Subject to T&Cs

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