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Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley Hours: 24 hours per week, Part-time 12 month fixed term contract An exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef has arisen at Yorkshire Clinic, located in Bingley. As Chef, you will be working alongside our Head Chef, and long-established team, you will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality freshly made nutritious meals served to our patients and staff daily.  The role includes supervising Catering Assistants and being responsible for all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.  You will be confident self-motivated with previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment. It is essential to have a passion for creating good food to a high standard with a very high standard of food safety and excellent customer service. Skilled in various cooking techniques and are responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards with precision and creativity. ~ Ensure that all dishes meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and quality. ~ Assist the head chef with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This involves organising and coordinating workflow, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. ~ Help mentor and train kitchen staff. Share knowledge and provide guidance to ensure consistent quality and skill development within the team. ~ Assisting the head chef in managing inventory and ensuring an adequate supply of ingredients. This includes monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and maintaining proper storage and rotation of perishable items. ~ Assist the head chef in enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to health regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. ~ Effective communication and collaboration with Head chef, kitchen staff, Hostess are essential. Food hygiene level 3 required NVQ up to Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality The Yorkshire Clinic is one of West Yorkshire's leading private hospitals set in three acres of woodland in the grounds of Cottingley Hall near Bingley. The hospital opened in 1982 and currently has 57 bedrooms including one twin-bedded room all with en-suite facilities. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. Treatments at the clinic include knee cartilage surgery, knee arthroscopy, knee ligament surgery, cataract surgery and shoulder muscle repair. There is also one theatre especially suitable for minor local anaesthetic procedures. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security 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 Work–Life Balance 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 Career Development & Recognition 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 Free parking on site, where possible Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.  We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. We care. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.   This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.