Sous Chef

Role: Sous ChefLocation : The Harborne HospitalShifts : Flexible shift patterns to suit you, between Monday and Sunday, 6:30am to 10pmHours : Full-time – 37.5 hours per weekSalary : Competitive + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)Thrive in a kitchen where every meal matters more.Forget any preconceptions you might have about hospital food. The food you create for us – all made from fresh ingredients and prepared on site – will be every bit as eye-opening and enticing as meals served by the best hotels and restaurants. As a Sous Chef, you’ll working under the direction of the Head Chef, alongside other chefs and catering staff – but you’ll also potentially manage your own section.So while the buzz of the kitchen might be familiar, the difference is that here the work you do will be a vital part of the total care package we offer, helping as many patients as possible to return to full health quicker. Whether it’s high quality nutrition to help them recover, comfort food for when they’re feeling vulnerable, or something that looks and tastes amazing to take their minds off their worries – you’ll have a huge impact on patient care.Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for a special kind of person to join us – someone who is excited to learn and develop new skills. Someone who is enthusiastic with lots of energy, bringing new and creative ideas to how we do things. As well as this you’ll:have a background in food preparation and cooking, with a strong knowledge of food hygiene principles and commercial experiencehave NVQ level 2 or equivalent in catering, plus Basic qualification in Food Hygiene Level 2 or abovebe self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with the confidence to run a section smoothlybe able to adhere at all time to food safety regulations, health and safety, client and company policiesWhat you’ll get in returnIn return, you can expect real career progression. We invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and reward and recognise employees who go ‘beyond the plate’. As well as a competitive salary, unrivalled career development and shifts that can help you achieve a better work/life balance, you’ll also enjoy:medical insurance, including critical illness cover, dental insurance and life assurancecontributory pensionsubsidised Gymflex membershipGP health assessment, plus private face to face and digital GP servicesthe option to buy or sell holidaysaccess to Portland Maternity ServicesPlus a host of other perks and benefits, including travel Insurance, season ticket loans, the cycle to work scheme – and even free Taste and Gourmet Society cards.About HCA Healthcare UKThe Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital opening in Birmingham in 2023. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital will have the deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery. The Harborne Hospital is the 4th NHS partnership within this network, partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.#LI-CT1