Chef

st georges nhs trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires adherence to national standards and food safety regulations, alongside responsibilities like meal preparation, stock monitoring, and fostering a positive work environment. Candidates looking to contribute to enhanced patient wellbeing in a reputable healthcare setting are encouraged to apply. This position is essential for maintaining optimal food service standards. The advert closes on February 10, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the NHS National standards for healthcare food and drink 2022.
• Prepare and ensure meals are delivered and served appropriately, including relevant portion size.
• Oversee the production of food to a range of customers and ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Assist monitoring stock levels and ensure appropriate rotation of stock.
• Contribute to a positive attitude towards learning opportunities within the company.
• Record and monitor, and if required, take action to ensure that high standards are maintained, complying with Health and Safety and Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations.

Job description

Overview

Do you want to have a direct impact on improving people\'s wellbeing?

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a dedicated and passionate team that takes pride in the production and service of high quality, freshly made, nutritious and well-presented range of food to meet the needs of our patients, staff and visitors in a safe and well managed environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the NHS National standards for healthcare food and drink 2022.
• Prepare and ensure meals are delivered and served appropriately, including relevant portion size.
• Oversee the production of food to a range of customers and ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Assist monitoring stock levels and ensure appropriate rotation of stock.
• Contribute to a positive attitude towards learning opportunities within the company.
• Record and monitor, and if required, take action to ensure that high standards are maintained, complying with Health and Safety and Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations, and feedback to your Line Manager.

About the Trust

With nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, they are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. Their main site, St George’s Hospital in Tooting, is one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals and is shared with St George’s, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George’s Hospital hosts the St George’s, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which trains a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region. They provide a wide variety of specialist care and community services following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010. St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million, with services that also cover parts of Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million. The trust provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma, and supports national programs such as endoscopy training.

Notes

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 February 2026.