Chef de Partie

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare employer in Harrogate seeks Catering Staff to prepare meals, uphold hygiene standards, and assist in training catering assistants. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ level 2 or equivalent in food hygiene and have prior experience in a catering environment. Join a supportive team that values both patient care and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive culture

Staff Recognition

Employee Support and wellbeing

Staff Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment.
• HACCP level 2 qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise and plan work according to schedules.
• Prepare and cook food according to menu.
• Assist in training catering assistants.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene practices

Portion control

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Hygiene level 2 certificate

Job description

Job summary: To carry out the preparation and cooking of meals for patients and staff, ensuring that high standards of quality and food safety are maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job:

• Organise and plan own work according to work schedules and rotas
• Prepare and cook food according to planned menu, using standard recipes at the prescribed times, including the provision of special diets.
• Exercise portion control following recipes guidelines achieving correct nutritional values
• Prepare food for patients when required. Work with the catering team Mangers to assist in any referral of special diets from Dietetic department.
• Assist in ordering of kitchen supplies in liaison with the store's Manager and Head chef.
• Assist in the preparation, weighing, portioning of all food.
• The employee is expected to be familiar and trained with the relevant hygiene and safety legislation relating to kitchen areas and attend relevant refresher training arranged by the department.
• Ensure that working areas and equipment are kept in a clean, hygienic state and that good hygienic practises are observed in cooking process as stated in the health service Catering hygiene schedule.
• Adhere to all assured safe catering practises.
• Help in welfare and training of catering assistants and students and in the induction of new staff

About us: At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff.

Benefits include:

• An inclusive and supportive culture
• Staff Recognition
• Employee Support and wellbeing
• Staff Benefits

Details:

• Date posted: 03 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year PER ANNUM PRO RATA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 421-HIF-3362R
• Job locations: Harrogate Hospital, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Person Specification:

Qualifications Essential:

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent Food
• Hygiene level 2 certificate
• Previous experience of working within a catering environment.

Desirable:

• HACCP level 2 qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.