Chef

NHS Professionals; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Chef to join the Estates & Facilities catering team on a temporary basis. Ideal candidates will have previous catering experience and a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. The role involves preparing fresh meals in a busy environment, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety. This position offers competitive pay rates and varied working options.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

24/7 essential support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and Allergen training, knowledge of special diets preferred.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is required.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality food in line with food hygiene legislation.
• Produce meals that meet nutritional and cultural needs of patients.
• Work independently and as part of the catering team.

Skills

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Previous experience as a chef or cook

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Job description

Chef – Estates & Facilities

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

1 position at Queens Medical Centre - NG7 2UH and 1 position at City Hospital - NG5 1PB

Working 5 shifts between Monday – Sunday, 7.5 hours per day between 06 : 30 & 18 : 30 £12.45 - £21.03 per hour (Shift dependant)

NHS Professionals (NHSP) are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef to join the Estates & Facilities catering team at Nottingham University Hospitals on a temporary basis.

This role is ideal for someone with catering experience who enjoys working in a busy, rewarding environment, preparing fresh, nutritious meals for patients across the Trust.

You will work within the Central Production Unit, Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre kitchen, and / or the Receipt and Distribution Unit, producing a wide range of meals including main courses, vegetables, salads, bakery items and therapeutic diets.

Duties will include

• Preparing, cooking, and serving high‑quality food in line with food hygiene legislation
• Producing meals that meet the nutritional and cultural needs of patients
• Working both independently and as part of the catering team
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Completing HACCP documentation and maintaining food safety records
• Supporting stock management and minimising food waste
• Communicating with ward teams and dietitians to meet patient needs
• Reporting equipment issues and maintaining safe working practices
• Assisting with training of new starters where required

You’ll have the following skills / experience

• Must have Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and Allergen training, knowledge of special diets preferred
• Previous experience as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and safe kitchen practices
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced catering environment
• Good communication skills and a positive, team‑focused approach
• Ability to work in hot kitchens, walk‑in fridges / freezers and stand for long periods
• Commitment to excellent food quality and patient care

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits :

• Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week
• Essential support when you need it – 24 / 7 365 days – call us anytime
• Multi‑locational – work across neighbouring Trusts
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad‑hoc shifts or longer‑term placements
• Training and development opportunities – Keep up with the essentials and more
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work – your work life balance is important to us
• Stakeholder pension scheme available – a flexible future for you and yours

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work‑life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

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