Total 5 job vacancies by Ben Recruitment Ltd

Chef

Description
We are seeking a talented and passionate chef to join our team at a hospital. As a chef in a hospital, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality and nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and contribute to the overall well-being of those in our care.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating delicious and healthy meals that meet the dietary needs and restrictions of patients, while also ensuring a satisfying dining experience for staff and visitors. You will work closely with the nutrition team to develop specialized menus that cater to various medical conditions and dietary preferences.

If you have a passion for cooking and caring for others, and can thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services.

Responsibilities
Prepare and cook nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and guidelines
Develop specialized menus for patients with specific dietary needs and restrictions
Collaborate with the nutrition team to ensure meals meet nutritional requirements
Manage the inventory of food and supplies, and place orders as needed
Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area
Requirements
Proven experience as a chef or cook, preferably in a healthcare setting
Strong knowledge of different cooking techniques and culinary principles
Familiarity with specialized diets and nutritional requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time

Hours Per Week:
Start Time: 07:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £12.00
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.

Chef

Prepare, cook and serve food of the highest standards and which is appropriate to and meets the needs of the residents, staff and visitors
Regularly review the menus in line with residents, staff and visitors requirements, including the provision of special diets (with respect to allergies, other health related issues and cultural reasons)
Communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors to ensure the provision of relevant, appealing, balanced and healthy diets
Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team
Ensure the effective ordering, control and review of raw materials, labour, equipment and supplies and keeping costs in line with agreed budgets and value for money
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What you'll have:

A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to our residents
NVQ level 2 or above in catering or equivalent
Experience of working with a client base with specific dietary requirements
Food hygiene certificate

Hours Per Week: 37.5
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 18:00
Pay Per Hour: £11.50; Saturday: £14.00; Sunday £16.00
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.

Chef

Purpose of role:

Preparing a variety of dishes on a daily basis, you’ll ensure the needs of children with special diets, cultural and religious needs are met.
You’ll be involved in planning menus and will order supplies and control budgets when necessary. Above all else, you’ll ensure the very highest standards of hygiene and health & safety are met.
You’ll need a recognised catering qualification such as City and Guilds and a current Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.

A Criminal Records Bureau Check will be undertaken.

1. Job Purpose

1.1 To provide meals, special diets, cultural and religious requirements, to a multi-cultural group of young people (and nominated staff supervising young people during mealtimes in the unit).

1.2 To maintain a standard of hygiene in keeping with Health and Safety Guidelines and Hygiene Regulations.

2. Duties & Responsibilities

2.1 To prepare meals in accordance with daily menus, specifically concentrating on special diets, cultural requirements, young people’s/children’s choice, etc.

2.2 To ensure Health and Safety Standards and Hygiene Regulations are observed in the kitchen and dining areas, reporting defective machinery or equipment to the Support Services Manager.

2.3 To be the lone person responsible for the cooking of a lunch-time meal and preparing tea and should communicate any ideas, suggestions and feedback from young people via the communication book, which is managed by the Senior Cook who has responsibility for menu planning, ordering and strategic developments.

2.4 To undertake administrative duties as required, for example, completing monitoring records to ensure appropriate kitchen standards are complied with.

2.5 To ensure all meals are presented to a high standard creatively.

2.6 To participate in the preparation and provision of buffets for celebrations, special events and occasions.
2.

2.7 To contribute towards future developments of meals provision.

2.8 To ensure all cooking implements are cleaned and stored away securely at all times. The Assistant Cook is required to clean the kitchen including equipment, kitchen floor, wall, sills, worktops, cookers and all other equipment used to fulfil the role.

2.9 To attend staff meetings or supervision at a mutually agreed and convenient weekday once a month. There will be a paid period of two hours to cover this including travel time.

2.10 To receive monthly supervision (within the Directorate’s framework) from a senior member of staff identified by the Registered Manager. Your work would be regularly supervised, or your supervisor would leave you to work within established guidelines, subject to scrutiny. At times you would also be expected to plan your own work to ensure you are meeting the defined objectives. As part of your induction you would be advised regarding the level of supervision you would receive.

2.11 To undertake other duties at a similar level of responsibility as directed by the Support Services Manager.

2.12 To undertake training as necessary.

Experience
(Relevant work and other
experience)
Preparation and cooking of meals in a domestic or industrial setting.

Experience of cooking for people from different cultural backgrounds.
Skills & Ability
e.g. written communication skills, dealing with the public etc.
Ability to provide a high standard of hygiene especially in the kitchen.

Ability to keep monitoring records.

Knowledge of needs of children of various cultures.

Knowledge of nutritious foods and well balanced diets.

Knowledge of required Health and Safety standards.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Hours Per Week: 42.00
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Pay Per Hour: £11.34
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please send an up to date CV.

Chef


Preparing a variety of dishes on a daily basis, you’ll ensure the needs of children with special diets, cultural and religious needs are met.
You’ll be involved in planning menus and will order supplies and control budgets when necessary. Above all else, you’ll ensure the very highest standards of hygiene and health & safety are met.
You’ll need a recognised catering qualification such as City and Guilds and a current Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
Ref: EY1230

A Criminal Records Bureau Check will be undertaken.

Hours Per Week:
Start Time: 12:00
End Time: 18:00
Pay Per Week: £11.34
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please send an up to date CV.

Chef

Purpose of role:

Preparing a variety of dishes on a daily basis, you’ll ensure the needs of children with special diets, cultural and religious needs are met.
You’ll be involved in planning menus and will order supplies and control budgets when necessary. Above all else, you’ll ensure the very highest standards of hygiene and health & safety are met.
You’ll need a recognised catering qualification such as City and Guilds and a current Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.

A Criminal Records Bureau Check will be undertaken.

1. Job Purpose

1.1 To provide meals, special diets, cultural and religious requirements, to a multi-cultural group of young people (and nominated staff supervising young people during mealtimes in the unit).

1.2 To maintain a standard of hygiene in keeping with Health and Safety Guidelines and Hygiene Regulations.

2. Duties & Responsibilities

2.1 To prepare meals in accordance with daily menus, specifically concentrating on special diets, cultural requirements, young people’s/children’s choice, etc.

2.2 To ensure Health and Safety Standards and Hygiene Regulations are observed in the kitchen and dining areas, reporting defective machinery or equipment to the Support Services Manager.

2.3 To be the lone person responsible for the cooking of a lunch-time meal and preparing tea and should communicate any ideas, suggestions and feedback from young people via the communication book, which is managed by the Senior Cook who has responsibility for menu planning, ordering and strategic developments.

2.4 To undertake administrative duties as required, for example, completing monitoring records to ensure appropriate kitchen standards are complied with.

2.5 To ensure all meals are presented to a high standard creatively.

2.6 To participate in the preparation and provision of buffets for celebrations, special events and occasions.
2.

2.7 To contribute towards future developments of meals provision.

2.8 To ensure all cooking implements are cleaned and stored away securely at all times. The Assistant Cook is required to clean the kitchen including equipment, kitchen floor, wall, sills, worktops, cookers and all other equipment used to fulfil the role.

2.9 To attend staff meetings or supervision at a mutually agreed and convenient weekday once a month. There will be a paid period of two hours to cover this including travel time.

2.10 To receive monthly supervision (within the Directorate’s framework) from a senior member of staff identified by the Registered Manager. Your work would be regularly supervised, or your supervisor would leave you to work within established guidelines, subject to scrutiny. At times you would also be expected to plan your own work to ensure you are meeting the defined objectives. As part of your induction you would be advised regarding the level of supervision you would receive.

2.11 To undertake other duties at a similar level of responsibility as directed by the Support Services Manager.

2.12 To undertake training as necessary.

Experience
(Relevant work and other
experience)
Preparation and cooking of meals in a domestic or industrial setting.

Experience of cooking for people from different cultural backgrounds.
Skills & Ability
e.g. written communication skills, dealing with the public etc.
Ability to provide a high standard of hygiene especially in the kitchen.

Ability to keep monitoring records.

Knowledge of needs of children of various cultures.

Knowledge of nutritious foods and well balanced diets.

Knowledge of required Health and Safety standards.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Hours Per Week: 42.00
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Pay Per Hour: £11.34
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please send an up to date CV.