Bank Chef de Partie

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill is seeking Bank Chef (7061/2 or equivalent) to join the hospital catering team. You will help deliver nutritious meals to patients and support staff and visitors in a busy hospital kitchen and restaurant.

This role requires a recognised chef qualification, experience in a busy kitchen, strong teamwork and leadership, and a proactive, adaptable approach. You will contribute to food safety, presentation and a high standard of service in a

Qualifications

• Recognised Chef qualification (7061/2 or equivalent).
• Experience in a busy kitchen or catering operation.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional food and service.
• Positive, adaptable and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a wide range of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Supporting and supervising kitchen team members.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Staying calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Contributing to both patient meal services and our dynamic staff/visitor restaurant.

Skills

Chef qualification

Busy kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Positive attitude

Education

Chef qualification (7061/2 or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and qualified Chefs (7061/2 or equivalent) to join our vibrant Catering Team on a Bank only basis. Working within our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant, you’ll help deliver delicious, nutritious meals that support recovery, well being, and the daily experience of more than 750 patients, staff, and visitors.

As a Bank Chef, you will play a key part in our catering service by:

• Preparing a wide range of high‑quality, nutritious meals
• Supporting and supervising kitchen team members
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
• Staying calm and effective in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Contributing to both patient meal services and our dynamic staff/visitor restaurant

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A recognised Chef qualification (7061/2 or equivalent)
• Experience working in a busy kitchen or catering operation
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
• A commitment to delivering exceptional food and service
• A positive, adaptable, and proactive approach

By Joining Our Bank Team, You Will

• Become part of a friendly, supportive, and expanding hospital catering service
• Work in a varied and rewarding environment where your skills make a real difference
• Enjoy flexible shifts that fit around your commitments
• Have access to development opportunities within a professional, growing team

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

Please be aware that this advert may close earlier than the scheduled closing date.

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.

Our Trust provides 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.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Caroline Given

Job title: Facilities Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01737768511

Ext 2670