Chef (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital in Reading is seeking a Chef (Bank) to join the hospital catering team on an as-needed basis. The role covers bank shifts across early hours and weekends, delivering meals to patients, staff, visitors and events.

Applicants should have Chef de Partie level experience, strong kitchen knowledge, knife handling skills and a Basic Food Hygiene certification. Flexibility to work 06:00–20:00 is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational kitchen at Chef de Partie level.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and ability to work across departments.
• Proficiency in knife handling and basic cooking techniques.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Flexible across 06:00–20:00 shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for patients, staff, visitors and events.
• Cook and present food in line with daily menus, dietary requirements and portion control.
• Carry out kitchen duties across food production, cleaning and service areas.
• Maintain documentation related to food safety, temperature checks and allergen control.
• Comply with Health and Safety, COSHH, HACCP, manual handling and fire safety policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergency procedures and alarms.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Knife handling

Cooking techniques

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Chef (Bank)

Circle Reading Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £13.82 per hour

Overview

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.

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.
• 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.
• Understand and respond appropriately to emergency procedures and alarms.

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.

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”