Chef

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shepton Mallet is seeking a flexible Chef to join their Bank catering team. The role involves delivering exceptional food service to patients, visitors, and staff while ensuring high standards of care and hygiene. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in a catering discipline and a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, with experience in a commercial kitchen being highly desirable.

Benefits

Competitive bank rates based on experience

Friendly and supportive team

Qualifications

• Proactive and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a team environment.
• Experience preparing meals in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
• Understanding of stock management and kitchen hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the hospital kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef in delivering creative and nutritious menus.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed.

Skills

Teamworking

Prioritisation

Food preparation

Stock management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a catering discipline

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about creating high-quality, nutritious meals in a professional and caring environment? We are looking for a talented and flexible Chef to join our Bank catering team at Practice Plus Group Hospital.

You will work closely with our Head Chef and wider catering team to deliver exceptional food service to patients, visitors, and staff, supporting our commitment to high standards of care, hygiene, and customer service.

Job summary

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Are you passionate about creating high-quality, nutritious meals in a professional and caring environment? We are looking for a talented and flexible Chef to join our Bank catering team at Practice Plus Group Hospital.

You will work closely with our Head Chef and wider catering team to deliver exceptional food service to patients, visitors, and staff, supporting our commitment to high standards of care, hygiene, and customer service.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of our kitchen team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the hospital kitchen, including food preparation and presentation.
• Supporting the Head Chef in delivering creative and nutritious menus that meet a range of dietary requirements.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed across all catering activities.
• Helping manage stock levels and maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen.
• Working with the team to minimise waste, optimise portion control, and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Supporting with staff supervision and stepping into leadership responsibilities when the Head Chef is absent.
• Contributing to audits, health and safety compliance, and infection prevention procedures in the catering environment.

About us

As a proactive, enthusiastic individual who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service, you will have:

• NVQ Level 2 in a catering discipline or City & Guilds 204/205/206
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience preparing meals in a commercial or institutional kitchen
• Understanding of stock management, special dietary needs, and kitchen hygiene standards
• The ability to prioritise workload, use initiative, and remain calm under pressure
• A positive, flexible attitude and excellent team-working skills
• Experience in a healthcare or similar setting desirable
• Supervisory experience and/or an advanced food hygiene certificate desirable

What you can expect in return

• Bank rate is competitive and based on experience
• Being part of a friendly and supportive team

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates, but please note Practice Plus Group retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Proactive, enthusiastic individual who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering exceptional service.
• NVQ Level 2 in a catering discipline or City & Guilds 204/205/206
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience preparing meals in a commercial or institutional kitchen
• Understanding of stock management, special dietary needs, and kitchen hygiene standards
• The ability to prioritise workload, use initiative, and remain calm under pressure
• A positive, flexible attitude and excellent team-working skills

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare or similar setting
• Supervisory experience and/or an advanced food hygiene certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/