Hospital Chef – High-Volume NHS Meals (Dundee)

Pertemps Bond; Dundee; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting 2 x Chefs to join our agency team supporting NHS hospital catering services in Dundee. You will prepare, cook, and serve a wide range of dishes, including therapeutic options for patients, staff and visitors, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with strict food safety standards.

Role requires 3 years cooking experience, SVQ 3 or equivalent, REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene, and the ability to work 4–5 days per week, with Thursday and Friday mandatory.

Qualifications

• 3 years cooking experience, ideally large-scale/high-volume catering.
• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications required.
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Sound understanding of HACCP, COSHH, Manual Handling and Food Safety Management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Service: Cook and present meals per recipes and nutrition guidelines.
• Hygiene & Compliance: Maintain food hygiene standards; follow HACCP, COSHH, Manual Handling.
• Record Keeping: Complete temperature logs, quality checks, and safety docs.
• Safety & Equipment: Use kitchen machinery safely; report hazards; keep area clean.
• Stock & Supplies: Receive, store and manage food stock and consumables.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Food hygiene

Communication

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Education

SVQ Level 3

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Job description

Pertemps Bond is recruiting 2 x Chefs to join our agency team supporting NHS hospital catering services in Dundee. You will prepare, cook, and serve a wide range of dishes, including therapeutic options for patients, staff and visitors, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with strict food safety standards.

Role requires 3 years cooking experience, SVQ 3 or equivalent, REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene, and the ability to work 4–5 days per week, with Thursday and Friday mandatory.