Part-time Chef

Ellern Mede Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham seeks a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff. The role includes maintaining hygiene standards and collaborating with the team for a supportive dining experience. A food hygiene certificate and basic calculus skills are required, along with previous experience in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene certificate required.
• Basic calculus skills for managing stock and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene.
• Support menu planning and stock management.
• Collaborate to ensure positive mealtime experiences.

Skills

Food hygiene certificate

Basic calculus skills

Job description

Queensway Hospital provides specialist mental health care in a supportive, person-centred environment. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our friendly team and help us deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for our patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook balanced, varied meals in line with patient dietary requirements (including soft, vegetarian, and allergy-specific diets)

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in accordance with HACCP and infection control standards

Support with menu planning and stock management

Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure mealtimes are calm, positive, and therapeutic experiences

About us

We deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care, and actively involve patients and families in care and treatment, including weekly community forums, therapeutic planning, and feedback processes all supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team, including OT, psychology, dietetics, and peer support.

Qualification

• Food hygiene certificate
• Basic calculus skills

Experience

• Previous experience as a Chef
• Previous experience working in a hospital or school setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.