Chef

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Catering Department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust as a Chef, where you will ensure high-quality food for over 2100 visitors daily. This full-time role at Pinderfields Hospital offers opportunities for career growth and skill development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Pensions

Holiday Allowances

Health Services

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale catering.
• Excellent culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals, including special diets.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Provide guidance and training to catering colleagues.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Job Summary

**Please note: This role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.** The Catering Department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust seeks an experienced, confident Chef passionate about delivering high-quality food. Based at Pinderfields Hospital, serving approximately 2100 visitors daily, you will play a crucial role in ensuring food quality and departmental standards. You should possess excellent culinary skills, experience in large-scale catering, and attention to detail. We support career growth, skill development, and offer excellent prospects in a vibrant, supportive environment. Join us to make a difference every day. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours/week, with a rotating shift pattern (06:00-14:00 and 11:00-19:00 over 7 days).

Main Duties

• Provide safe, hygienic, nutritious, and timely meals for staff and visitors.
• Prepare and cook foods according to operational procedures, maintaining high standards.
• Ensure proper hygiene practices and correct use of materials and equipment.

About Us

We are an acute NHS trust caring for over one million people across Wakefield and Kirklees, with 10,000 staff working in various settings. We prioritize continuous improvement, diversity, and staff wellbeing, offering extensive benefits including NHS pensions, holiday allowances, and health services. Join us to make a difference every day.

Job Details

Date Posted: 08 May 2025

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per year (Band 3)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Location: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals, including special diets, per recipes and menus.
• Ensure dishes are properly cooked and attractively presented.
• Assist with food service in restaurant areas, including special events.
• Practice stock rotation, proper storage, and hygiene standards.
• Handle food in accordance with hygiene legislation and HACCP policies.
• Record food temperatures and take corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Assist with stock deliveries and inventory management.
• Provide guidance and training to catering colleagues.
• Support patient and restaurant services as required.
• Comply with health, safety, and allergy regulations.

Person Specification

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Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Employer Details

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG

Website: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/