Weekend Chef

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Weekend chef to join our team at Ellern Mede Barnet. Hours to be discussed at interview.

Working as a Chef in an eating disorder service is both exceptionally challenging and rewarding. Our Chef's cater not only for our patients, but also our staff and any visitors. The food that is prepared for our patients is very specific and precise meals which have been nutritionally planned by our Dieticians. You will work very closely with our Dieticians and food suppliers to ensure the meals prepared meet the needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

In addition to catering for our patients you will cater a range of hot meals and snacks for our staff working across all shifts, as well as visitors to the service. This is where you will be able to show your creativity and flare.

You will receive training in Ellern Mede's policies and processes and will be expected to maintain your knowledge using our e-learning platform.

The role includes working with a kitchen assistant, supervising the kitchen hygiene, stock control and ordering, maintaining stock of kitchen equipment and requesting replacements as required.

Preparing food for all patients and staff

Prepare special diets as directed by the Duty Registered Nurse and/or Dietician.

Prepare written menus in consultation with the dietetic team and other remembers of the MDT

The Ellern Mede Group is an internationally renowned specialist Eating Disorder provider with hospitals in London (Ridgeway & Barnet) and Rotherham. We have existed for over 20 years during which time we have built an excellent reputation with local and national commissioners.

Working for Ellern Mede will provide you the following benefits:

Competitive salaries with the ability for career and pay progression