Job summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Moorgate.
Hours to be discussed at interview.
Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chefs cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients.
Main duties of the job
In addition to catering for our patients you will cater a range of hot meals and snacks for our staff working across all shifts, as well as visitors to the service. This is where you will be able to show your creativity and flare.
You will receive training in Ellern Medes policies and processes and will be expected to maintain your knowledge using our e-learning platform.
The role includes working with a kitchen assistant, supervising the kitchen hygiene, stock control and ordering, maintaining stock of kitchen equipment and requesting replacements as required.
You will be required to provide references from your previous employers, including an account for any gaps in employment. This role also requires satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS. We encourage anyone who may have a positive disclosure to discuss this at application/interview stage
Preparing food for all patients and staff
Prepare special diets as directed by the Duty Registered Nurse and/or Dietician.
Prepare written menus in consultation with the dietetic team and other remembers of the MDT
About us
The Ellern Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet), Rotherham and Derby. We have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent reputation with local and national commissioners.
Working for Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits:
Competitive salaries with the ability for career and pay progression
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, learning and development
33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
Sick pay (after 1 years service)
Access to free on-site parking (on first come/first served basis)
Access to meals while at work
Workplace pension schemes
Employee assistance program
DBS costs covered
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Moorgate.
Hours to be discussed at interview.
Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chef’s cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients.
Main duties of the job
In addition to catering for our patients you will cater a range of hot meals and snacks for our staff working across all shifts, as well as visitors to the service. This is where you will be able to show your creativity and flare.
You will receive training in Ellern Mede’s policies and processes and will be expected to maintain your knowledge using our e-learning platform.
The role includes working with a kitchen assistant, supervising the kitchen hygiene, stock control and ordering, maintaining stock of kitchen equipment and requesting replacements as required.
You will be required to provide references from your previous employers, including an account for any gaps in employment. This role also requires satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS. We encourage anyone who may have a positive disclosure to discuss this at application/interview stage
Preparing food for all patients and staff
Prepare special diets as directed by the Duty Registered Nurse and/or Dietician.
Prepare written menus in consultation with the dietetic team and other remembers of the MDT
Overview of the organisation
The Ellern Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet), Rotherham and Derby. We have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent reputation with local and national commissioners.
Working for Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits:
Competitive salaries with the ability for career and pay progression
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, learning and development
33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
Sick pay (after 1 years service)
Access to free on-site parking (on first come/first served basis)
Access to meals while at work
Workplace pension schemes
Employee assistance program
DBS costs covered
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Moorgate.
Hours to be discussed at interview.
Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chef’s cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients.
Main duties of the job
In addition to catering for our patients you will cater a range of hot meals and snacks for our staff working across all shifts, as well as visitors to the service. This is where you will be able to show your creativity and flare.
You will receive training in Ellern Mede’s policies and processes and will be expected to maintain your knowledge using our e-learning platform.
The role includes working with a kitchen assistant, supervising the kitchen hygiene, stock control and ordering, maintaining stock of kitchen equipment and requesting replacements as required.
You will be required to provide references from your previous employers, including an account for any gaps in employment. This role also requires satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS. We encourage anyone who may have a positive disclosure to discuss this at application/interview stage
Preparing food for all patients and staff
Prepare special diets as directed by the Duty Registered Nurse and/or Dietician.
Prepare written menus in consultation with the dietetic team and other remembers of the MDT
Overview of the organisation
The Ellern Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet), Rotherham and Derby. We have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent reputation with local and national commissioners.
Working for Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits:
Competitive salaries with the ability for career and pay progression
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, learning and development
33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
Sick pay (after 1 years service)
Access to free on-site parking (on first come/first served basis)
Access to meals while at work
Workplace pension schemes
Employee assistance program
DBS costs covered
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Chef
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Chef
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
