Hospital Chef – Patient Meals, Paid Training & NHS Benefits

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a qualified Chef to join the Catering team. The role involves ensuring meal preparation and service meet professional standards, alongside collaboration within the team. Experience in catering and a commitment to service excellence are essential. The position offers a generous salary, enhanced pay for unsocial hours, and multiple employee benefits including NHS discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Starting Salary

Enhanced Pay for unsocial hours

Paid training

Free uniform

27 days paid holiday

Increased holiday allowance after 5 and 10 years

NHS Pension Scheme enrollment

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff discounts at retail outlets

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is essential.
• Flexible to work various locations and hours as required.
• Driving license is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals to the required standards.
• Liaise with Food Production Manager regarding meal quality.
• Follow recipes accurately to ensure meal consistency.

Skills

Teamwork

Catering experience

Reliable and hardworking

Education

Professional qualification standard COSHH

Equivalent to City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ

Job description

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a qualified Chef to join the Catering team. The role involves ensuring meal preparation and service meet professional standards, alongside collaboration within the team. Experience in catering and a commitment to service excellence are essential. The position offers a generous salary, enhanced pay for unsocial hours, and multiple employee benefits including NHS discounts and training opportunities.