Chef

Position: Chef (Permanent)
Location: Wirral

Chef | Wirral | Private Hospital | Permanent | Part-time | 30 hours per week | £13.31 per hour plus excellent benefits

Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral has an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team working on a permanent, part-time basis.

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is a state-of-the-art private hospital. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.

Working Hours:

Shifts will vary from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends required.
Contract type:
Permanent

As Chef, you will be responsible to supervise, prepare, present and co-ordinate the day to day delivery of high quality food and beverage.
Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and to deputies in the
absence of the Senior Chef.

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
To produce meals for patients/visitors/consultants and staff at the required times, adhering to the
specified standards of preparation, production and presentation
To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygiene operations of the
kitchen and ancillary areas
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
To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times, reporting for duty
at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform
To meet the needs of individual patients who may have specific dietary needs or preferences

Who are we looking for?

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 and/or catering certificates are desirable but not essential
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
Have the ability to work under pressure
Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota system Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - pro rata
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date:
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible