Chef

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport is seeking an experienced Chef to join their catering team at St Mary's Hospital. The successful candidate will prepare and deliver patient meals and desserts in a busy kitchen setting, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum with various employee benefits available.

Benefits

Onsite day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a high-output kitchen.
• Ability to deliver a variety of meals including modified diets.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient and visitor meals.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Prepare desserts and cakes for various services.

Skills

Food hygiene and safety practices

Effective communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above

Job description

Job overview

The Catering Department at St Mary\'s Hospital are seeking an experienced and innovative Chef to assist in the daily production of 680 patient meals and 350 staff and visitor meals.

Main duties

• Deliver bespoke menus to improve patient and customer satisfaction with the aim of supporting Trust income.
• Deliver desserts and cakes for patients and the restaurant.
• Deliver core patient meals, including texture modified diets.
• Prepare meats, vegetables, soups and sauces.
• Provide evening patient meals and staff/visitor service.

You will be working in a busy industrial kitchen, exposed to heat, cold and noise daily. The role is physically demanding; you will be on your feet throughout your shift and will need excellent manual dexterity.

About us

Working for our Trust offers a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust\'s beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working opportunities and will consider arrangements that suit the service.

The Isle of Wight is a unique location off the South Coast of England, with short ferry journeys to Portsmouth and Southampton. London is reachable by rail in about 90 minutes. The island offers diverse coastline, countryside, events, festivals and attractions.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 470-25-0009-COR

Job locations: St Mary\'s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG

Job description

Responsibilities include delivering bespoke menus to improve customer satisfaction, maintaining core patient meals including texture modified diets, preparing meats, vegetables, soups and sauces, and providing desserts for patients and the restaurant. Evening patient meals and staff/visitor service are also included.

Qualifications and experience requirements are listed in the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above or equivalent
• Experience of working as a Chef in a similar environment providing a large output of meals
• Detailed knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• Basic keyboard skills
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written. Must be able to read and understand written instructions, food safety/quality assurance documents and patient menu requirements

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety
• Experience of working with cook chill/cook freeze systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Recruitment information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found in the relevant policy documents.