Senior Sous Chef

Role: Senior Sous Chef
Location: University College Hospital, London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working shifts between 0630am and 2200

Monday - Sunday, working 5 days out of 7
Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits

Thrive in 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 eye-opening and enticing as meals served by the best hotels and restaurants. As a Senior Sous Chef, you’ll

• Working in a team producing high end and high-quality food
• Run service and the kitchen on the days when the Head Chef is not present
• Developing and supporting team members
• Supporting in the creation of exciting menu concepts
• Stock taking and ordering of stock
• Deputise in the Head Chefs absence
• Catering for customers daily
• Ensure that production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the Head Chef to complete the daily tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge of excellent kitchen management and make menu suggestions
• Take care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head Chef to meet the standard and the quality of food

So while the buzz of the kitchen might be familiar, the difference is that here 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. Someone who is enthusiastic with lots of energy, bringing new and creative ideas to how we do things. As well as this you’ll:

• have a background in food preparation and cooking, with a strong knowledge of food hygiene principles and commercial experience
• previous senior experience within a kitchen setting with experience of running service
• have NVQ level 2 or equivalent in catering, plus Basic qualification in Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
• be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with the confidence to run a section smoothly
• be able to adhere at all time to food safety regulations, health and safety, client and company policies

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. As a Senior Sous Chef 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 you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts 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. 

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