The Kitchen team at St Catherine's Hospice is recruiting a bank chef on an ad-hoc basis, with hours set by business need. The work centres on fresh meals for patients, families and staff, adapting menus to special needs and catering for events such as fundraisers. Shifts run from 7.30am to 7pm and suit people who can cover a range of days and times, with baking and desserts also part of the role. Food hygiene Level 2 and a catering NVQ or equivalent are essential.
What the job involves
- Prepare freshly made meals for patients, families and staff
- Tailor meals to special requirements and individual needs
- Apply food safety, hygiene, allergen and dietary knowledge
- Support the Kitchen Lead in catering for events, including fundraisers and patient and family celebrations
- Bake and prepare desserts
- Work with the kitchen team of staff and volunteers
What’s required
Qualifications
- Food hygiene qualification at Level 2 or above
- NVQ or equivalent in catering or hospitality
Experience
- Previous cooking experience and expertise
- Planning, preparing and delivering hospitality for events
- Knowledge and experience of H&SAW and COSHH standards
- Awareness and understanding of nutrition
- Customer service awareness
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
Skills & knowledge
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong people skills and effective communication at all levels
- Ability to write clear and effective correspondence
- Basic PC skills
Other
- Flexible attitude to hours, including events, leave cover and weekends
- High integrity and reliability
- Positive, assertive and supportive attitude across the team
- Commitment to St Catherine's vision and values
Nice to have
- Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience coaching or training staff and volunteers
- Passion for creativity in recipe and menu development
- Confidence engaging with patients, visitors and the public
- Experience supporting hot and cold buffets, barbecues and events
What’s offered
- Shifts picked up to suit your availability
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
