Chef (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Chef to join their catering team at Circle Reading Hospital on a bank shift basis. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Candidates should have experience at Chef de Partie level and need excellent teamwork and communication skills. This competitive hourly position promotes flexibility with shifts during weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an operational kitchen to at least Chef de Partie level.
• Sound knowledge of kitchen operations and ability to work across all kitchen departments.
• Proficiency in knife handling and basic cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals to an agreed standard for patients and staff.
• Ensure food is cooked and presented in line with dietary requirements.
• Support the Head Chef with menu planning and keep documentation related to food safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Knife handling

Cooking techniques

Food safety knowledge

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 6, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR104699

Chef (Bank)

Circle Reading Hospital

Bank shifts

Salary: Up to £13.02 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Chef to join their team of staff in the Catering department.

This is a bank roleworking on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. Pay lifts are applicable to unsocial weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays.

Duties of this role include:

• Prepare and deliver meals to an agreed standard for patients, staff, visitors, and events within the hospital.
• Ensure food is cooked and presented in line with daily menus, dietary requirements, and portion control guidelines.
• Support the Head Chef with daily service briefings and contribute to the planning and development of menus.
• Carry out all kitchen duties as required, ensuring efficiency across food production, cleaning, and service areas.
• Complete and maintain documentation related to food safety, temperature checks, allergen control, and visitor access to back-of-house areas.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work Regulations, COSHH, HACCP, manual handling, and fire safety policies.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience working in an operational kitchen to at least Chef de Partie level.
• Sound knowledge of kitchen operations and the ability to work across all kitchen departments.
• Proficiency in knife handling and basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of COSHH, HACCP, and safe working practices in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns between 06:00 and 20:00, including weekends.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a positive, professional attitude.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.’

At Circle Health Group, we understand that your dream job may not always be listed among our current openings. However, we welcome the opportunity to connect with talented and passionate professionals like you!

We encourage you to share your contact information and CV with us so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may be the perfect fit for you. Our team will reach out to you if we identify any positions that align with your career goals and qualifications.

Thank you for considering Circle Health Group as a potential employer, and we look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future.