Hospital Chef: Patient Meals, HACCP & Site Coverage

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Playden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Staff restaurants

Onsite parking

Accommodation

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Rye Hospital Catering Team seeks a qualified Chef to join our catering service. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals for patients and staff at Rye Memorial Hospital, with attention to special dietary requirements and patient wellbeing.

You will maintain high hygiene standards in all kitchen areas, manage stock with approved suppliers, and liaise with ward staff and delivery teams to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic standard of education.
• City & Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for patients at Rye Memorial Hospital and other sites, including dietary needs.
• Order provisions and cleaning chemicals from Trust-authorised suppliers.
• Liaise with ward staff, patients and delivery teams as necessary.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Own initiative

Special diets knowledge

Education

Evidence of basic standard of education

City & Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Rye Hospital Catering Team seeks a qualified Chef to join our catering service. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals for patients and staff at Rye Memorial Hospital, with attention to special dietary requirements and patient wellbeing.

You will maintain high hygiene standards in all kitchen areas, manage stock with approved suppliers, and liaise with ward staff and delivery teams to ensure smooth service.