Cook

Cook | Catering Assistant | Hospitality | Wrexham | Private Hospital | Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | £24,882 plus excellent benefits

Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Spire Yale Hospital is one of North Wales’ leading private hospitals and we take pride in delivering high-quality care. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

Working Hours: The main shifts are organized as follows: 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM or 8:30 PM, Monday to Friday, on a 7-day rota, with a requirement of working 1 in every 3 weekends.

Contract type: Permanent

As Cook, you will be responsible to supervise, prepare, present and co-ordinate the day to day delivery of high quality food and beverage.

Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner at all times and to deputies in the

absence of the Senior Chef.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• To assist other team members when necessary and maintain good working relationships
• To ensure all HACCP and health and safety guidelines are recorded and followed
• To assist with the service of food to staff, patients, consultants and visitors in all areas when required to do so
• To service the Staff Restaurant and maintain flow of food to service counters as required to the specified standard
• To prepare food and beverages for special functions and assist with other related activities as directed
• To produce meals for patients/visitors/consultants and staff at the required times, adhering to the specified standards of preparation, production and presentation
• To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygiene operations of the kitchen and ancillary areas
• To check in all deliveries as necessary making sure that all records are recorded
• To undertake cleaning duties as per cleaning schedules and maintain clean and tidy working conditions at all times
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times, reporting for duty at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform
• To meet the needs of individual patients who may have specific dietary needs or preferences

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of working in a kitchen environment, have experience of cooking for large numbers of people
• Experience of working in a restaurant style kitchen, wards and with visitors
• Basic food hygiene and/or catering certificates are desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport with all customers
• Have a committed approach to providing great customer service
• Accept responsibility for the identification of own training and development needs
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a rota system

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.