Commis Chef
Role: Commis Chef Location: The Portland Hospital, LondonShifts: Shifts between Monday and Sunday, 6:30am to 10pm Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per weekSalary: £29,037 per annum + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development) Thrive in a kitchen where every meal matters more. Forget any preconceptions you might have about hospital food. As a Commis Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create outstanding culinary experiences. You’ll be totally responsible for the quality of food in your section, with full knowledge of the menu. The food you create – all made from fresh ingredients and prepared on site – will be every bit as fresh, eye-opening and impressive as meals served by the best hotels and restaurants. But while the buzz of the kitchen might be familiar, the difference here is that the work you do will be a vital part of the total care package we offer, helping as many patients as possible to return to full health quicker. 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. Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a special kind of person to join us – someone who is excited to learn and develop new skills. As well as this you’ll: have a good knowledge of all Food Hygiene practices and proceduresbe able to prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customershave a passion for food and beveragebe someone who is calm under pressure, with excellent timekeeping and organisational skills Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. #LI-AP1
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