Chef
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves preparing and cooking approximately 1200 patient meals daily in an on-site kitchen, using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. The Chef will ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and cleanliness are met. Key responsibilities include adhering to food safety management systems, liaising with clinical teams for special diets, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Essential criteria
- City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
Desirable criteria
- COSHH
- Level 2 Nutrition
- Knowledge of preparation and cooking procedures using fresh produce
- Working in a similar environment for 1 -3 years
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of food allergens
- Experience of Stock Control
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Ability to read, interpret and follow standard recipes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of working in a multi -disciplinary environment
- Good knife skills received during professional training
- Ability to interpret computer data
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively in a pressurised environment
- Able to work as part of an established team
- City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Equivalent.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- COSHH
- Level 2 Nutrition
- Knowledge of preparation and cooking procedures using fresh produce
- Working in a similar environment for 1 -3 years
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of food allergens
- Experience of Stock Control
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
- Ability to read, interpret and follow standard recipes
- Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of working in a multi -disciplinary environment
- Good knife skills received during professional training
- Ability to interpret computer data
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively in a pressurised environment
- Able to work as part of an established team
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 5d
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chef
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
Meals are prepared and cooked in our on-site kitchens from fresh ingredients using standard recipes and established cooking methods.Working as part of a team of qualified chefs, prepare and cook approximately 1200 patient meals per day. Ensuring high standards of food quality, food hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained.
Main duties of the job
To ensure professionally high standards of food quality. To ensure that hygiene standards within the catering department are in accordance with departmental codes of practice and procedures, as specified in the Food Safety Management System.o The preparation, cooking and delivery of patient food in accordance with standard recipes and recommended procedures.o To communicate with colleagues, provide service information to patients, staff and visitors.o To be aware of your responsibilities set out in the Food Safety Management System (HACCP) and ensure that food production, cooking and chilling of foods meet the required standards. o To record all required details of the preparation, cooking, chilling of food in accordance with agreed HACCP standards for scrutiny by the EnvironmentalHealth Officers, understanding that these are legal documents.o To liaise with the clinical teams and ensure that the requirements f
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