Chef
Permanent – Full Time – 40 hours per week (5 days)
Up to £25,000 per annum
Croydon
We are currently looking for an experienced Chef to work in an easy to manage kitchen a healhcare setting in Croydon.
The successful Chef candidate must be able to plan, cook and cater for a Mediterranean diet with healthy eating being the main focus. Key aspects of the role are to…
- Provide a full domestic service to the kitchen/servery.
- Be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen on a day-to-day basis.
- Promote high standards of cleanliness.
- Observe the policies and procedures of the company.
- Keep updated with changes in the law regarding hygiene etc.
- Have knowledge of Fire, Health & Safety Regulations together with First Aid as required.
- Implement risk analysis, COSHH and HACCPs e.g. time and temperature control.
- Be responsible for purchasing and receiving food supplies within an agreed budget.
- Plan cost effective menus taking into consideration the requirements of the residents.
- Be responsible for stock control, safe storage of food stuffs, stock levels, stock rotation etc., and all food items from purchase through to service.
- Have hygiene training to required level.
- Be responsible for maintaining the cleaning schedule and for reporting any faults to the maintenance person
- Be responsible for the safe disposal of all waste products, as required.
- Maintain a pest control contract with a recognised operator, and report any faults, changes etc immediately.
- Liaise with other staff members regarding any food problems and/or suggestions.
- Assist with staff training as required by the Manager.
- Communicate any concerns or problems to the Manager.
- Hospitality and catering
In return you will be rewarded with a highly competitive pay and benefits package including…
- Up to £25,000 per annum
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays
- Pension
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
This healthcare community in Croydon provides rehabilitation for men and women with ongoing mental health needs.
Madison Medical are recruiting on behalf of our client for this role. Established in 2009, Madison Medical are a leading medical and nursing recruitment agency specialising in recruiting locum and permanent Medical and Nursing Professionals for work in the NHS and with private healthcare providers in the UK. We are acting on behalf of our client for this hospitality and catering role.
Madison Medical offer a fantastic range of referral incentives for medical and nursing professionals should you wish to refer a friend for any permanent role. Ask your recruitment consultant for more information about this hospitality and catering role or visit our website.

Job Information
Job Reference: DBP-C170519_1558105615
Salary:
Salary From: £24000
Salary To: £25000
Job Industries: Hospitality and Catering
Job Locations: Croydon, Surrey
Job Types: Permanent
Job Skills: Cooking, Chef, Food, Drink, Mediterranean, Catering, Hygiene
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