Birmingham
Head Chef – Circle Rehabilitation Centre, Edgbaston £34,400 per annum 40 hours per week | 5 days over 7 We are currently recruiting a reliable and committed Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Circle Rehabilitation Centre in Edgbaston, delivering consistent, high-quality meals from a set menu within a healthcare environment. This role is ideal for a Head Chef who values structure, stability and purpose, and takes pride in delivering meals that support patient wellbeing while maintaining excellent standards. The Role As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring all meals are prepared and served accurately in line with the agreed menu and dietary requirements. You’ll focus on standards, compliance, team leadership and consistency, ensuring every service is delivered safely, efficiently and on time. Key Responsibilities • Deliver meals in line with a set menu, ensuring consistency and quality at every service, • Lead and support the kitchen team, creating a positive and well-organised working environment, • Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and presented to required standards, • Manage stock ordering, stock control and food waste, • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety at all times, • Ensure cleaning schedules are followed and the kitchen remains compliant and audit-ready, • Manage kitchen budgets and support cost control, • Act as a professional representative of the organisation on siteWhat We’re Looking For, • City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent, • Experience working as a Head Chef or strong Senior Chef in a structured environment, • Comfortable working to set menus and standardised procedures, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Organised, calm and dependable under pressure, • Safety-first mindset with excellent attention to detail, • Passionate about delivering food that meets the needs of patients and service usersWhy Apply?, • £16.50 per hour, paid for 40 hours per week, • A stable, structured role with predictable hours, • Supportive healthcare environment, • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within an established organisation, • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0904/98384002/52801886/SU #Medirest Signature Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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