Bank Chef de Partie

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic qualified Chef to join their vibrant Catering Team. This role is crucial for preparing high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate has relevant cooking certifications and experience in busy kitchens, along with strong teamwork and leadership skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Support networks for staff

Health and wellbeing emphasis

Qualifications

• Proven experience in busy kitchens or catering environments.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals.
• Supervise and mentor team members.
• Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Culinary skills

Education

7061/2 Chef certification or equivalent

Job description

Join our vibrant and responsive Catering Team, dedicated to serving patients, staff, and visitors with high-quality meals tailored to meet diverse nutritional needs.

Job summary

Join our vibrant and responsive Catering Team, dedicated to serving patients, staff, and visitors with high-quality meals tailored to meet diverse nutritional needs. About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Chef (7061/2 equivalent) to contribute to the success of our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant. This is a flexible Bank position with an opportunity to support and enhance meal preparation for:

• 750+ patients, staff, and visitors daily
• A dynamic restaurant environment.

The role includes:

• Assisting in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals.
• Supervising and mentoring team members.
• Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified Chef with relevant certifications (7061/2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in busy kitchens or catering environments.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and excellent service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and growing team in an expanding hospital.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your skills make a meaningful difference.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a professional catering setting.

If you're passionate about culinary excellence and excited about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. We provide both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)