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Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef to join a healthcare catering team on a six-month temporary assignment. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting meals to a high standard while maintaining food hygiene standards.

Shift is Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm; you will support daily kitchen operations and ensure meals meet dietary requirements and portion specifications in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Understanding of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to a high standard.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations.
• Follow menus, dietary requirements and portion specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Monitor allergens, storage, and temperature controls.
• Work as part of a catering team to serve meals on time.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Support professional catering service for patients, staff, visitors.

Job description

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Contract: Temporary - 6 Months

PPM Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced

Chef to join a healthcare catering team on a six-month temporary assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and reliable chef who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals and maintaining excellent food hygiene standards within a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook and present meals to a high standard.

Assist with the daily operation of the kitchen and catering service.

Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with menus, dietary requirements and portion specifications.

Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.

Follow food safety procedures, including safe food storage, temperature monitoring and allergen management.

Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are kept clean and organised.

Monitor food stock levels and help minimise food waste.

Work effectively as part of a catering team to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.

Follow all relevant health and safety policies and site procedures.

Support the delivery of a professional catering service that meets the needs of patients, staff and visitors.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen.

Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations.

Understanding of food allergens and special dietary requirements.

Ability to prepare meals efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

A reliable, professional and flexible approach to work.

What We Offer

Six-month temporary assignment.

Consistent weekday working hours.

Opportunity to gain experience within a healthcare catering environment.

Support from the PPM Recruitment team throughout your assignment.