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Bank Chef
Bank Chef | Private Hospital | Bank |Redbridge
Spire London East Hospital are looking for a Bank Chef to join our friendly catering team on an ad hoc basis.
As a Bank Chef you will be assisting in the preparation, cooking and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants, and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms, through food preparation and assisting with service. Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner.
Spire London East Hospital (formerly Spire Roding) is in Redbridge, on the borders of East London and Essex. We offer comprehensive private hospital services, ranging from outpatient clinics and physiotherapy to surgery and diagnostic tests in a relaxed, clean and comfortable environment.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To 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 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.
- 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.
What we are looking for
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 - relevant qualification to the job role
- You must be able to communicate with other members of staff and patients clearly and your personal appearance must be of a high standard, expected in a professional healthcare environment.
- Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people. Be able to take direction and guidance from the Head Chef and 2nd Chef within the kitchen area.
- Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors.
Benefits
- Bank colleagues are paid weekly
- We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
- Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.
Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people