Chef

Government of The United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Wath Upon Dearne is seeking a Chef to ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations, and to support patient meals and menus.

You will act as the link between the catering provision and wards to identify issues or dietary requirements, including allergen information. A recognised catering qualification or demonstrable catering experience is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge of Chef and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Provide information on patient meals, menus and allergen information; act as liaison with wards to identify issues.

Job description

Chef

• Company: NHS Jobs
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Wath Upon Dearne, S63 7TQ
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations. To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information. Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and Catering services.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.