Band 3 Chef

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Chef to join their Central Production Unit team. The Chef will be responsible for preparing and producing high-volume meals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well under pressure in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow standard recipes and production schedules.
• Experience operating industrial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily production of meals in a large-scale kitchen.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety procedures are maintained.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? We're looking for a dedicated Band 3 Chef to join our Central Production Unit team, where you'll play a vital role in preparing and producing high-volume meals that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily production of meals in a large-scale kitchen setting.
• Follow standardised recipes and production schedules to ensure consistency.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.