Commis Chef

Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Chef to join the team for a Private Healthcare provider based in Manchester. Responsibilities: Undertakes the planning, preparation and cooking of meals, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit. Ensuring operational standards comply with the company’s Food Safety policies and guidelines and statutory regulations. Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operation (in the absence of the Head Chef). Ensures the cost-effective and efficient control of stock including placing orders for food products and the checking/reconciliation of deliveries. Monitors and adapts food production ensuring that there is a minimum amount of wasted food. Researches, develops and creates varied and interesting menus, which take account of healthy eating guidelines and any dietary requirements of the particular resident group. To ensure that wherever possible the people who use the service are provided with variety and choice, with full regard for dietary, nutritional and religious requirements, adapting to the changing needs of the people who use the service so their diets can be amended accordingly when needed Responsible for food safety standards and the standard of kitchen cleaning. Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget Supervises assigned catering staff ensuring their quality of work continues to meet required operational standards including food safety and cleanliness. Experience: - Experience within a professional kitchen environment - Experience producing meals for large groups on time and to budget What we are looking for in you… We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and embrace a diverse workforce.  We employ people from all walks of life because they embrace our hospitals values; Putting people first  -  We put the needs of our service users above all else. Being supportive  -   We support our employees, our service users and their families when they need us most. Acting with integrity  -  We are honest, transparent and decent. We treat each other with respect. Being positive  -  We see the best in our service users and each other and we strive to get things done. We never give up and we learn from our mistakes. Striving for excellence   -   For over 140 years, we have been trusted by our service users with their care. We take this trust seriously and constantly strive to improve the services we provide. Benefits: Free on site parking Subsidised meals Priory Perks discount portal Wellbeing committee Comprehensive Induction If you are interested and would like more information please contact Nikki Stephenson