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.
Qualifications
* 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.
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