Kitchen Chef in Elland - CV-Library

Staff partners are currently working with a local healthcare provider looking for an experienced Kitchen Chef , this will be a great opportunity to work along side a great catering team.

* The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef as directed, with preparation of food, including peeling/chopping of vegetables.

* Meal preparation including cooking of some food items which will be agreed between the Head Chef and the catering assistants.

* Presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients, and consultants.

* To assist, when required, with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant, coffee shop and wards.

* To pro-actively engage with patients to raise awareness of the availability of a food and beverage service that can be tailored to suit their individual needs.

* To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needs.

* To serve on the till and cash up when required.

* To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact in the kitchen, pantry, beverage bays (outpatients department) and the coffee shop.

* To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas, as per the catering policy.

* To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation.

* To undertake cleaning of the kitchen area/staff restaurant/coffee shop/beverage bay areas and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works.

* To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties.

* To report to your immediate supervisor any information relating to customer/client complaints, compliments or any incident of accident, fire, loss, theft, or damage.

* To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary from time to time.

* To provide cover in other catering areas during periods of holidays, sickness, etc.

* To always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, due to your working environment.

* To report for duty at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform.

* Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people.

* Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors

* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or any Catering / Cookery certificates would be highly desirable.

* Good communication skills.

* Ability to establish rapport with all customers

* Have a committed approach to providing great customer service.

* Accept responsibility for the identification of own training and development needs.

* Work under pressure.

* Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota system.

* Have experience of preparing and cooking food.

Hours : Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm hours covering the weekend shifts.

If your interested, please apply