We are currently looking to recruit Veterinarians Surgeons to hospital practice in Northampton.     About the employer Being an 8 vet, 24 hour hospital practice the caseload is high and variable. Commonly performed surgeries are cruciates, fracture repairs, TECABO, perineal urethrostomies, BOAS, skin flaps and similar interesting cases. The practice is fully equipped with all the toys you would expect, and we provide our own 24 hour care for hospitalised patients needing intensive post op care.    This Practice is rated “Outstanding” by the RCVS across multiple categories including Emergency and Critical Care, Team and Professional Responsibility, Client Service, Patient Consultation Service and Diagnostic Service and rated “Good” in In-Patient Service, you would be joining an established and well respected team in the centre of Northampton. We have just been accredited an RCVS hospital, and were also a nominee for the Graduate Practice of the Year in 2018.   Location: The Practice is located just an hour from London and Birmingham and Milton Keynes is 30 minutes away by car. Northampton has great commuter links with airports within an hour’s drive. If you prefer the country life there are lovely picturesque villages and countryside within 15 minutes of the practice, and the local area has many outstanding schools. Housing in Northampton is much more affordable than surrounding areas making it a great place to live and work!   They have a dedicated night team who provide OOH cover for eight other practices as well as working closely with the RSPCA and other local charities. They have built exceptionally strong and trusted relationships with clients and we are looking for a vet who enjoys this side of the role just as much as the clinical responsibilities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work overseas as a Chalet Chef based within a luxury winter European operation. Chalet chefs are an extremely important part of the service that company offers and this is a great opportunity to create fantastic tailor-made menus in your own kitchen to delight your guests, gain instant feedback and really develop your talent.   Responsibilities Look after our guests to the highest standard possible and therefore ensuring all of our guests benefit from the service/ food in chalets of up to 14 Responsible for all of the food and domestic product shopping for your chalet Assisting in keeping your chalet clean and tidy at all times and creating a warm and friendly environment Maintaining your weekly budgets and ensuring all accounts are submitted in an efficient and timely manner Contact guests personally prior to their arrival to discuss dietary needs and menu options Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene kitchen standards on a daily basis   Duties Prepare welcome drinks/afternoon tea for new arrivals Provide full English, continental, and special options for the breakfast menu Provide afternoon tea with freshly baked cakes and biscuits Prepare children’s evening meal Create canapés and a four course evening meal with cheese, coffee and mints every day in a formal dining environment (except day off) Phone guests prior to arrival in order to discuss the menu plan and dietary requirements Create and plan weekly menus Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for Manage stock levels appropriately and ensure regular shopping is carried out Ensure that your chalet kitchen is always clean and tidy Clear rubbish and recycling from the chalets daily On change over day, thoroughly clean the chalet kitchen and assist Host where necessary in main areas To take responsibility of weekly monies/budgets and present accounts to the Resort Manager on a weekly basis Responsible to complete all paperwork for the Scott Dunn Hygiene Policy on a daily basis Together with your chalet team, be responsible for reporting overall basic maintenance within the chalet To work in other chalets/resorts when requested to do so by your Resort Manager   Abilities and Expectations Ability to work independently, in a team and in a different property if needed Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills Good self-motivation Organised, highly flexible and pro-active Professional and can-do attitude Excellent time keeping and reliability Forward thinking and planning Ability to remain calm, patient, diplomatic and tactful under pressure Ability to plan, cook and produce meals to a high standard Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen Excellent telephone manner Exceptional personal presentation Passion for food, cooking and developing your skills