Hospital Kitchen Chef - Bank Shifts

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital in Reading is seeking a Chef (Bank) to join the hospital catering team on an as-needed basis. The role covers bank shifts across early hours and weekends, delivering meals to patients, staff, visitors and events.

Applicants should have Chef de Partie level experience, strong kitchen knowledge, knife handling skills and a Basic Food Hygiene certification. Flexibility to work 06:00–20:00 is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational kitchen at Chef de Partie level.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and ability to work across departments.
• Proficiency in knife handling and basic cooking techniques.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Flexible across 06:00–20:00 shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals for patients, staff, visitors and events.
• Cook and present food in line with daily menus, dietary requirements and portion control.
• Carry out kitchen duties across food production, cleaning and service areas.
• Maintain documentation related to food safety, temperature checks and allergen control.
• Comply with Health and Safety, COSHH, HACCP, manual handling and fire safety policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergency procedures and alarms.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Knife handling

Cooking techniques

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital in Reading is seeking a Chef (Bank) to join the hospital catering team on an as-needed basis. The role covers bank shifts across early hours and weekends, delivering meals to patients, staff, visitors and events.

Applicants should have Chef de Partie level experience, strong kitchen knowledge, knife handling skills and a Basic Food Hygiene certification. Flexibility to work 06:00–20:00 is required.