Hospital Chef - Fresh Local Meals for Patients & Staff

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Chef to join the hospital kitchen at Wexham Park Hospital. You will prepare traditional, homemade meals from fresh ingredients, following Trust recipes, and work in a busy production kitchen to support patient meals and staff catering.

Candidates should have proven catering experience, strong organisational skills, a commitment to food quality and safety, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a chef in a high-quality catering setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to excellent food quality, safety and presentation.
• Confidence in using your judgement to resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• A positive, courteous and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes from fresh ingredients, following Trust recipes and menu plans for patients and staff.
• Ensure every dish is cooked correctly, well-presented, and produced in line with forecasted requirements and portion control standards.
• Support function and event catering as needed.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Maintain excellent communication with patients, visitors, colleagues, suppliers, and wider Trust teams.
• Contribute to menu planning and development.
• Carry out audits and surveys relevant to the role.
• Uphold exemplary kitchen hygiene, food safety and cleaning standards in line with current legislation.
• Record food temperatures and follow all departmental procedures.
• Manage stock effectively, ensuring correct rotation, storage, and security of goods.
• Promote efficient use of Trust resources and ensure financial procedures are followed.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Chef to join the hospital kitchen at Wexham Park Hospital. You will prepare traditional, homemade meals from fresh ingredients, following Trust recipes, and work in a busy production kitchen to support patient meals and staff catering.

Candidates should have proven catering experience, strong organisational skills, a commitment to food quality and safety, and the ability to work under pressure.