The Chef at Schoen Clinic Newbridge will provide a catering service to the patients and staff of Schoen Clinic Newbridge. Deliver the therapeutic menu designed by the Dietetic team to patients and the staff supporting these meals.

Food Preparation and Service:

• General preparation of meals and snacks, following the principles of food hygiene.
• Assist in the serving of meals to the patients in the designated dining rooms.
• Ensure that food is prepared and served following recipes and menus written by the Dietetic team.
• Prepare and provide food for patients with dietary restrictions as a result of religious, cultural, allergens or intolerance.
• Ensure that meals are given out in a timely manner.
• Ensure that portion control is followed for meals and snacks.
• Aim to serve meals and snacks in a similar presentation on each occasion.
• Ensure that current hygiene regulations are adhered to and all relevant documentation is completed; paying particular attention to temperatures of food during storage, preparation, cooking and service.
• Ensure that all waste, including food waste, is disposed of in line with Health and Safety and Schoen Clinic Newbridge policies.

Ordering and Stock Control

• Stock taking to take place daily, prior to ordering.
• Stock rotation to take place on a daily basis within dry store, fridges and freezers.
• Ordering to take place on a daily basis using online shopping system.
• Ensure the ordering of food supplies are in line with menu requirements.
• Only stock required to be stored on site at any time due to limitation of size of the kitchen area.
• Stock to be stored as per food hygiene standards.
• Report any issue of concern in relation to ordering or deliveries to the lead Dietitian. 

Kitchen Maintenance

• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and serviced in line with manufacturer’s requirements and best practice.
• Ensure that COSHH records are reviewed and updated where necessary.
• Report any issue of concern in relation to ordering or deliveries to the lead Dietitian. 
• Risk assessments to be completed for new equipment.
• Work according to Health and Safety policies and Schoen Clinic Newbridge guidelines.
• Temperature checks and replenish kitchen supplies in all kitchens.

Clothing:

• Appropriate personal protective equipment to be worn at all times within the kitchen.
• Uniforms, shoes and hats to be provided by Schoen Clinic Newbridge.
• Uniforms, aprons, and garments should be clean at the beginning of each shift and changed regularly when necessary.
• Uniforms or aprons should not be worn outside Schoen Clinic Newbridge.

OUR AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

2020 

• HOSPITAL GROUP OF YEAR - WINNER
• Nursing Practice (Schoen Clinic Newbridge)
• Healthcare Outcomes (Schoen Clinic Newbridge)
• Management Excellence (Schoen Clinic UK)
• Hospital (Schoen Clinic London)

2019

• HOSPITAL - WINNER
• Hospital Group (Schoen Clinic London)
• Nursing Practice (Schoen Clinic London)

SCHOEN CLINIC CULTURE:

Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based around our five key values:

Accountable: Taking ownership of the things I say and do

Caring: Treating others as I would like to be treated

Collaborative: Working together to make a winning team

Courageous: Being proud to be different and challenge the norm

Determined: Seeing things through to meet and exceed expectations