Chef Part-time
About this role
Job Advertisement: Chef (Part-Time)
Position Overview
Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of The Farndon Unit / Elysium Healthcare)
Location: Farndon Road, Newark, NG24 4SW
Position: Part-Time Chef (19 hours per week across 2 shifts on a rota basis, including weekends)
Salary: £13.90 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (Sponsorship is not available).
Introduction
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with The Farndon Unit to source a creative and dedicated Part-Time Chef. Are you looking for a culinary role where you can showcase your creativity, manage a balanced workload, and work within a supportive healthcare environment?
Join our dedicated kitchen team in Newark to craft delicious daily meals for service users, staff, and visitors, while adding a special touch to regular events and celebrations like World Food Day, Christmas, Easter, and Family Days!
What You Will Be Doing
Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, taking full shift responsibility when required.
Plan, prepare, and cook meals to a consistently high standard, catering to special dietary requirements and unit preferences.
Research and create new menus that align with healthy eating guidelines and budget controls.
Maintain rigorous food safety standards, including proper stock rotation, storage procedures, and full HACCP paperwork compliance (temperature logs, cleaning schedules, etc.).
Serve food and beverages professionally and courteously, interacting warmly with residents, staff, and visitors.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older with GCSE (or equivalent) English language skills.
City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation & Cooking qualification.
Essential Basic Food Hygiene certification (Intermediate Food Hygiene is desirable).
Proven professional experience working in a similar catering environment, including menu planning, stock control, and large-scale service delivery.
Where You Will Be Working
The Farndon Unit in Newark (NG24 4SW) is a purpose-built hospital providing low secure, rehabilitation, and acute inpatient settings for women with mental health and personality disorder diagnoses. Featuring extensive on-site amenities—including a patient café, gym, salon, and secure gardens—the unit provides an empowering environment supporting patients on their recovery journey.
What We Offer You
Competitive Pay: £13.90 per hour (19 hours per week).
Generous Leave: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off, with options to purchase additional leave.
Perks & Discounts: Access to the Ely-Vate savings platform and a Blue Light Card.
Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions, Life Assurance, and Stream (instant access to earned wages when needed).
Health & Support: 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, and comprehensive wellbeing support activities.
Onsite Perks: Free meals and onsite free parking.
Career Growth: Comprehensive training courses and professional development opportunities.