Head Chef at HCA Healthcare UK

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Expertise, Team Leadership, Food Hygiene, Health And Safety Regulations, Managerial Experience, High Quality Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Creative Service Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Role: Head Chef Location: Harley Street Shifts: Flexible shift patterns to suit you, between Monday and Sunday, 6:30am to 10pm Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development) Create a kitchen where every meal matters more. Forget any preconceptions you might have about hospital food. The food you create for us – all made from fresh ingredients and prepared on site – will be every bit as fresh, impressive and enticing as meals served by the best hotels and restaurants. But while the buzz of the kitchen might be familiar, the difference here is plain. Whether it’s high quality nutrition to help them recover, comfort food for when they’re feeling vulnerable, or something that looks and tastes amazing to take their minds off their worries – you’ll have a huge impact on patient care. This is a chance to make a special kind of difference through your culinary expertise and team-leadership skills. As Head Chef you’ll have the skills, knowledge and expertise to ensure your catering service is simply exemplary. As well as being a food guru, you’ll have the skills to make sure the department operates within its budget, and is properly staffed at all times. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a special kind of person to join us – someone who is keen to bring their commercial expertise to bear in creating new taste and nutritional experiences for patients and staff. As well as this you’ll: be qualified to City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent have either Intermediate or Advanced food hygiene qualifications fully understand Health and Safety at Work Regulations in accordance with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Hygiene Regulation Act 1971 be able to show managerial experience in a similar environment have a track record in working at a fast-pace to high quality standards display excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with a commitment to developing a creative service What you’ll get in return In return, you can expect real career progression. We invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward and recognise employees who go ‘beyond the plate’. As well as a competitive salary, unrivalled career development and shifts that can help you achieve a better work/life balance, you’ll also enjoy: medical insurance, including critical illness cover, dental insurance and life assurance contributory pension subsidised Gymflex membership GP health assessment, plus private face to face and digital GP services the option to buy or sell holidays access to Portland Maternity Services Plus a host of other perks and benefits, including travel Insurance, season ticket loans, the cycle to work scheme – and even free Taste and Gourmet Society cards. About HCA Healthcare UK HCA Healthcare the world’s largest private hospital group. In the UK, we provide exceptional care across our network of facilities in London, Birmingham and Manchester. It’s not only our clinical care that’s exceptional, however. We also deliver outstanding food that’s both nutritious and delicious to our patients, as well as our hardworking colleagues too. #LI-LC1 Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients. Visit our careers page for more information. HCA Healthcare: Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow

Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you will create a kitchen environment where every meal matters, ensuring high-quality nutrition and comfort food for patients. You will lead the catering service, manage the budget, and maintain staffing levels.