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We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Chef / Cook to join a fast-paced patient services team at a large healthcare facility. This temporary role is essential for delivering fresh, high-quality meals to both patient feeding sectors and retail operations. Base Pay Rate: £17 an hour. Weekend Uplifts: 30% uplift for Saturday shifts / 60% uplift for Sunday shifts. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday rotation, 11:00 - 19:00. Contract Type: Temporary. Dress Code: Dark clothing (Strictly no joggers).
Job Responsibility
Prepare high-standard dishes from fresh ingredients, following approved recipes for patient feeding and retail environments
Ensure strict compliance with HACCP guidelines, allergen regulations, and Natasha's Law
Maintain quality assurance logs, track food wastage metrics, and update administrative records
Safely utilize commercial kitchen assets including combination ovens, high-pressure steamers, Bratt pans, and mixing machinery
Assume responsibility for the catering environment in the absence of senior kitchen management and assist with coaching relief staff
Manage inventory deliveries, transport provisions or waste safely, and preserve a pristine workstation
Requirements
Valid Standard DBS check
NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or City & Guilds 706/2) backed by 5 years of industry trade experience, OR NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Valid Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
Food Allergy and Intolerance Certificate
Suitably fit to handle manual handling tasks, moving heavy stock cages, and standing for 8-hour shifts
High attention to detail, flexible, capable of working calmly under high-pressure service deadlines