Chef - Bank

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a Chef to join their Catering Team on a Bank basis. The role involves assisting the Head Chef in catering services, ensuring food quality, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 2 and practical catering experience. Flexible working patterns and wellbeing benefits are offered.

Benefits

Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Varied career development opportunities

Increased days of annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Practical experience in catering is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with developing and delivering catering services.
• Ensure food preparation meets standards and controls costs.
• Support health and safety compliance in the kitchen.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.
• Provide cover in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Working as a chef in a busy environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering

Job description

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient. We are looking for a Chef to join the Catering Team at Practice Plus Hospital Birmingham on a Bank basis to cover ad-hoc shifts. You may supplement your current employment with shifts available on an ad-hoc basis.

From ear, nose and throat treatments to foot and ankle surgery, Practice Plus Group provides secondary care. The high CQC ratings across our hospitals and surgical centres reflect the care, skill and commitment of our teams.

If you have any questions, contact [e-mail]

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• To assist the Head Chef with the development and delivery of all aspects of the catering service within the Hospital.
• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the required standards and costs are controlled within budget whilst maximising the customer experience through the production of interesting and creative menus.
• Support in maintaining health and safety, COSHH and infection control in line with legislation and Company policies.
• Assist the Head Chef to ensure equipment used in the department is in good working order and used appropriately.
• Assist with stock control and re-ordering of equipment and stores in line with policy and budget.
• Communicate effectively and provide cover in the Head Chef’s absence to ensure a continuous and efficient service.

Person Specification / Qualifications

Details: You will have an NVQ2 and practical experience catering.

Essential & Desirable

• Essential: working as a chef in a busy environment
• Desirable: working as a chef in a busy environment

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• Increased days of annual leave with years of service

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £26,796 a year (£13 per hour)

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 12445-1

Job locations: 22 Somerset Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B152QD