Chef de Partie

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant catering team dedicated to providing high-quality meals in a busy hospital setting. As a qualified Chef, you will play a crucial role in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met for over 750 patients and staff daily. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where your culinary skills will shine. Be part of a supportive team that values growth and development, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with relevant certifications and experience in busy kitchens.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills with a commitment to high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing nutritious meals for patients and staff.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen team members in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Meal Preparation

Time Management

Education

Chef Certification (7061/2 or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

Join our vibrant and responsiveCatering Team, dedicated to serving patients, staff, and visitors with high-quality meals tailored to meet diverse nutritional needs.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Chef (7061/2 orequivalent) to contribute to the success of our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant. This is a full-time position with an opportunity to support and enhance meal preparation for:

• 750+ patients, staff, and visitors daily
• A dynamic restaurant environment.

The role includes:

• Assisting in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals.
• Supervising and mentoring team members.
• Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified Chef with relevant certifications (7061/2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in busy kitchens or catering environments.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and excellent service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and growing team in an expanding hospital.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your skills make a meaningful difference.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a professional catering setting.

If you're passionate about culinary excellence and excited about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7192362-MH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification Criteria Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Person Specification Criteria Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)