Description
We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team at Winfield Hospital, a leading private hospital on the outskirts of Gloucester.
As our Chef, you will play a key role within a supportive and dedicated team, committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. Your skills and expertise will be valued, and you will contribute directly to the experience of our patients, staff, consultants and visitors.
The role involves preparing, cooking and serving food across the hospital. You will work flexibly across a 7-day shift pattern, ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
A strong understanding of current food hygiene and safety regulations is essential, and you will be responsible for ensuring these standards are maintained at all times in both preparation and service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve food across the hospital
- Work flexibly across a 7-day shift pattern
- Ensure a consistently high standard of service
- Maintain strong understanding of current food hygiene and safety regulations
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Chef
- Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene certification
- A warm, considerate and empathetic approach
- The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative
- Strong communication skills
- A flexible, positive attitude
- Experience or understanding of the IDDSI framework (desirable, but not essential)
Benefits
- Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
- Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
- Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
- Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Flexible shift patterns, where possible
- Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
- Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
- Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
- Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
- Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
- Free parking on site, where possible