Assistant Head Chef

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Are you looking for a more fulfilling role? A better work life balance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Head Chef to work within the kitchen at Royal Victoria Hospital. We are looking for a chef who will support the Head Chef and be part of the main team. You are required to deliver a high standard of Catering Services within the Hospital to patients, staff and visitors whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. Applicants must have a working knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety & COSHH procedures. Previous experience of cooking in a large-scale Catering environment at a supervisory level is preferred, as is a good knowledge of working procedures, practices & equipment through a combination of experience and professional qualifications.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to:

Colin Skinner, Catering Services Manager, RVH/Angus

Email: [email removed] Phone [phone removed] ext 55970

or

Paul Morgans, Assistant Catering Manager, RVH/Angus

Email: [email removed] Phone [phone removed] ext 58356

Hours of work are: 30 hours per week. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.

Enhancements are paid for weekend working.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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