Chef

Ramsay Health Care UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Chef to prepare and cook meals for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines. This position is ideal for an experienced Chef looking for flexible, ad-hoc shifts. A relevant culinary qualification and food hygiene certification are required. The role offers competitive hourly rates, free training opportunities, and contributions to a pension scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking flexibility in their work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Free DBS

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Free parking

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef in a professional environment is required.
• Relevant culinary qualifications are essential.
• Preferred Level 3 or 4 Food Hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals served to patients and staff.
• Adhere to dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines.
• Show creativity within the staff restaurant.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ)

Level 3 or 4 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

Based in our kitchens you will be one of our Chefs responsible for the preparation and cooking of all meals served to both patients and staff. Meals for our patients are prepared in accordance with dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines, with an opportunity to show creativity within the staff restaurant. This position would suit an experienced Chef looking to pick up ad hoc shifts within the department.

Bank Contract Details

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad‑hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work‑life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted.

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification (NVQ etc)
• Experience working as a Chef in a professional environment
• Level 3 or 4 Food Hygiene qualification preferred
• Excellent team worker and flexibility to work varying shift lengths

Company Overview

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well‑established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long‑standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can‑do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our "Speak Up for Safety" programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more "Time to Care". We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. This position is subject to Enhanced DBS check and background checks.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card