Cook

Cook Catering Assistant Hospitality Wrexham Private Hospital Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week £24,882 plus excellent benefits

Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team on a permanent, full time basis.

Spire Yale Hospital is one of North Wales' leading private hospitals and we take pride in delivering high quality care. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

Working Hours

The main shifts are organized as follows: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM or 8:30 PM, Monday to Friday, on a 7 day rota, with a requirement of working 1 in every 3 weekends.

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Summary

As Cook, you will be responsible for supervising, preparing, presenting and coordinating the day to day delivery of high quality food and beverage. You will ensure that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and that duties are handed 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, having 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

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• 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, ongoing development, support and reward

Our Values

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

Closing Date

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