we currently require a catering services chef to work at forth valley royal hospital larbert the position requires a flexible shift pattern working 5 at 75hrs per week serco is a ftse 100 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world the work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public service including health education transport science and defence forth valley royal hospital has 860 beds community beds and a busy restaurant with a footfall of staff per day working as part of a team the catering services chef will prepare produce present and serve the menu items required for service users ensuring a clean and safe working environment adhering to health and safety working practices and food hygiene regulations principle duties interact with staff and customers theatre cook in the restaurant be part of a team producing and distributing meals for the patient population stock control menu planning and maintaining the highest standards in line with the haccp policy you will be required to supervise a team of catering assistants given direction when required you will work closely with the head chef to make sure the food service experience is outstanding and memorable skills and attributes confidence and leadership skills are desirable chef require to have city guilds 3 or equivalent intermediate food hygiene certificate is essential serco is an equal opportunities employer on occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement therefore you are advised to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment if you have any queries or additional requirements please do not hesitate to contact the serco recruitment team on this job was originally posted as wwwtotaljobscomjobseekingcateringserviceschefjob