Kitchen Chef/ Cook

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

• 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.

Mon - Friday - Part or Full time hours

We look forward to your application !