Chef

Are you newly qualified or established in your career and fancy a change? We are currently looking for a Chef to join our Catering Team at the Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham, and we want to hear from you! Working 37.5 hours a week, the role is to assist the Head Chef with the management, development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.

Ensuring that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.

• Assist the Head Chef in ensuring that all equipment used in the department is in good working order and is used appropriately.
• Assist the Head Chef in ensuring that stock levels are maintained and that re-ordering of equipment and stores are in line with company policy and within department budget.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in the event of absence, planning and organising to provide an efficient and safe catering service.
• Ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with legislation and Company policies pertaining to Health and Safety, COSHH and infection control.

• Strong understanding of food safety, health and safety, COSHH and infection control regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and control catering costs within a budget.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments.
• Varied career development opportunities.
• Increased days of annual leave with years of service.
• Flexible working.
• Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme.
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility.
• Award‑winning EDI programme.
• Training & Development – tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
• Extensive training courses via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected]. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note that Practice Plus Group retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre‑employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.