Chef (Bank) - Circle Health Group

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Chef at Circle Reading Hospital. This bank role involves preparing meals under high standards for patients and staff while complying with strict food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Chef de Partie level experience, kitchen operation knowledge, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational kitchen to Chef de Partie level.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and safety practices.
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals to hospital standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Support menu planning and daily service briefings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Hygiene

Cooking Techniques

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

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Bank shifts

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Overview

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 role working 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.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• 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.’

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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