Chef

Salary £13.24 per hour

Location Govan, Glasgow

Expiry 24/02/2025 23:59

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Quarriers is currently recruiting Chefs for our cutting-edge William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC) located in Govan! If variety and food creativity is your spice for life, then this is the perfect role for you!

Your new role

We are looking for 2 Chefs who will manage and deliver creative meals daily for patients and staff within WQSEC. You will bring a flair for cooking and flourish in an environment where people have life changing experiences while being assessed for epilepsy and treatment outcomes.

As the Chef you will play a key role in preparing nutritious tailored meals in line with patient dietary needs, and ensuring each person has a positive dining experience. You will be responsible for managing catering supplies, auditing and the opportunity to be creative designing menus which satisfy patients leaving them feeling fulfilled. You will support the Development Manager with corporate events, providing buffet lunches and ensuring that customer service is delivered to the highest standard.

Working pattern: We have full time and part time positions available - offering 2 to 5 days per week over 7. We believe in a flexible approach, where work life balance plays a huge part! Working hours will be 10am – 6pm. A level of flexibility is required as you will be expected to cover team annual leave and arranged corporate events with the provision of appetising food to people who utilise the centre’s conference space.

What you will need to bring to the role

Creativity and understanding of food to be able to design and cater to individual dietary needs.
Food hygiene certificate, Health & Safety and Infection Control is essential.
Previous experience mentoring and supporting staff.
Skills and experience of working in a similar environment or at least 2 years of related experience in another setting cooking and meal preparation.
Awareness of Environmental Health Standards.
Flexible and reliable.
The ability to work efficiently on your own in a kitchen, covering all tasks from prep to cooking to final clear up.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to work in a unique environment offering nutritional meals based on individual needs.
Generous holiday entitlement.
Training and development opportunities.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
£500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply).
Life Assurance.
Workplace Pension.

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.