Junior Cook​/Commis Chef

Position: Junior Cook / Commis Chef
Ready for a Junior Cook or Commis Chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Junior Cook or Commis Chef and work alongside a dedicated team in a calm and supportive environment. You’ll become a crucial part of the kitchen team, crafting daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors, while also catering for exciting events and special occasions—from World Food Day to festive celebrations like Christmas and Easter.

This is your chance to infuse your own flair and keep things fresh and exciting.

Your role goes beyond cooking. You’ll assist in the smooth running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and adhering to food safety protocols. You’ll help plan and test new recipes to see if they’re viable and within budget, receive and organise deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. From preparing meals for everyday service to catering for events, you’ll play a key role in ensuring quality and consistency.

This is a hands-on position with a great social aspect, giving you the chance to interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Imagine job satisfaction, creativity, and a balanced work-life combo—home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week.

As a Junior Cook or Commis Chef you will be:

Responsible for the hygiene throughout the department, ensuring Elysium Healthcare’s Corporate Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Policies are maintained.

Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Responsible for ensuring all food resources are used in the most efficient way possible.

Responsible for maintaining good storage procedures and stock rotation.

Assist in planning for long and short term requirements of the department and changes required by the facility.

Ensuring all food documentation is filled out correctly

Contribute to planning menu’s taking into account special nutritional, dietary and ethnic needs.

Participate in food costings through effective cost control procedures

Maintain good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.

Prepare and cook meals to a consistently high standard.

Present and package food as required for distribution.

Assist in food service when necessary

Co-ordinate the production and distribution of food throughout the hospital.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

To be 18 years of age or over

Food preparation techniques (cutting, slicing, filleting, marinating, roasting, grilling, sautéing, baking, and steaming)

Menu planning and development

Food safety and sanitation standards (Proper storage, cross contamination prevention)

Nutrition principles and dietary needs (allergies, intolerances, special diets)

Kitchen equipment operation (ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, knives)

Food safety level 2/3

Time management and multi station coordination

Where you will be working:

Location:

Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on-site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Annual base salary of £25,058

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate;
Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

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