Have you considered a job in healthcare catering?

There are times when any job can become tiresome; if you are looking to progress your career in catering and looking to switch to a job in healthcare catering then get in touch with our team at Cucumber to find what roles are available to suit you.

Switching sector

Have you considered a job in healthcare catering? Perhaps you already work in the catering industry as a restaurant worker, chef or kitchen assistant and are looking to change direction and move into another sector or industry. Many roles can be interchangeable and transferring skills from a chef role in a restaurant to one in a hospital kitchen can be a smooth transition.

Chefs plan menus with clinical staff so meals are nutritious and cater for special diets. Managers order supplies and make sure chefs and cooks know what meals they are making each day.

Transferable skills

Food hygiene and handling can be utilised in any catering role regardless of where the position is.

• Preparations of various types of cookery.
• Application of food health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination to prepare food properly.

Management skills

Managing a team of any size is a skill that requires organisation, the ability to delegate and an understanding of the needs of different people to ensure the safety and well-being of the team under your care.

Skills and qualities will help in any position if you move role within the catering industry. Many of these skills

• To be friendly and get on well with people.
• To deal tactfully and politely with customers.
• Lots of energy and stamina; you’ll be on your feet a lot.
• To work efficiently at busy times and stay calm under pressure.
• A high standard of personal cleanliness, as you’ll have some direct contact with food.

One of the most universally transferable skills that can be gained from any customer service experience is the ability to solve problems. Problem-solving skills are important to employers at every level of the organisation because they show that you can handle difficult, unexpected or complex situations well.

There are many skills and qualities that you can use to transfer into a job in healthcare catering based in a healthcare facility, whether you are a bartender, waitress or cook, all of these roles would help you advance your career and provide a change of pace for you. Care homes and hospitals require chefs and cooks and in-house catering management teams. Get in touch with our team to learn more ways you can switch careers.