Chef

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

NHS pension

Generous annual leave

No late-night shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Chef for Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre. You will prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors, maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene and presentation.

Weekday and weekend shifts include enhanced weekend pay. The role offers NHS pension, generous annual leave and a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to seasonal menus and patient care through excellent food service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in healthcare/hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain safe, hygienic kitchen and manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality catering services for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring all food meets nutritional, safety and presentation standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment in line with legislation, Trust policies and daily work schedules.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking or cold processing, including salads, desserts and other menu items.
• Cook food to the correct temperatures, ensuring quality, taste and consistency are maintained.
• Process and prepare meals for patients with special dietary requirements, liaising with nursing and clinical staff where necessary.
• Receive, check and record deliveries, including time, date, temperature, quantity and condition of goods.
• Assist in developing and producing a diverse four-week seasonal menu in collaboration with the food services dietician.
• Ensure all food produced meets nutritional standards and individual dietary needs.
• Complete all required documentation, including HACCP records, food safety logs, wastage reports and cleaning schedules.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance needs promptly to the supervisor.
• Maintain effective stock control, ensuring efficient use of resources and correct storage of supplies.
• Participate in all required training, including travel to designated training locations.
• Respond to complaints and service issues in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Stock management

Team collaboration

Food service

Tools

HACCP records

Job description

Chef - Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Part-Time | Average 28.5 Hours Per Week

Are you an experienced Chef looking for a role with great work-life balance, enhanced weekend pay and the opportunity to make a real difference? We’re looking for a Chef to join our friendly Catering Team at Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre. You’ll prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors, supporting wellbeing and recovery through excellent food and service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality catering services for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring all food meets required nutritional, safety and presentation standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment in line with legislation, Trust policies and daily work schedules.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking or cold processing, including salads, desserts and other menu items.
• Cook food to the correct temperatures, ensuring quality, taste and consistency are maintained.
• Process and prepare meals for patients with special dietary requirements, liaising with nursing and clinical staff where necessary.
• Receive, check and record deliveries, including time, date, temperature, quantity and condition of goods.
• Assist in developing and producing a diverse four-week seasonal menu in collaboration with the food services dietician.
• Ensure all food produced meets nutritional standards and individual dietary needs.
• Complete all required documentation, including HACCP records, food safety logs, wastage reports and cleaning schedules.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance needs promptly to the supervisor.
• Maintain effective stock control, ensuring efficient use of resources and correct storage of supplies.
• Participate in all required training, including travel to designated training locations.
• Respond to complaints and service issues in a timely, professional manner.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team".

Week 1 Tuesday: 09:00 to 17:30 Saturday: 09:00 to 18:00 Sunday: 09:00 to 18:00 Week 2 Monday: 09:00 to 17:30 Wednesday: 09:00 to 17:30 Thursday: 09:00 to 17:30 Friday: 09:00 to 17:30

Pay Rates

• Bottom of Band 4 Monday to Friday: £14.52 per hour
• Bottom of Band 4 Saturday: £18.88 per hour
• Bottom of Band 4 Sunday/Bank Holiday: £23.23 per hour
• Top of Band 4 Monday to Friday: £15.93 per hour
• Top of Band 4 Saturday: £20.71 per hour
• Top of Band 4 Sunday/Bank Holiday: £25.49 per hour

Why Join Us?

• Enhanced weekend and Bank Holiday pay
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• No late-night shifts
• A supportive and welcoming team
• Job security and NHS benefits
• The opportunity to positively impact patient care every day

Benefits and Opportunities

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

If you are passionate about delivering quality food and excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.