Overview
Job Title: Chef - Part Time
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £10,639 per annum plus weekend enhancements (Sunday Time +69% and Saturday Time +35%)
Shifts: 08:00 to 16:00
Shift Pattern: Week 1 – Sunday: Rest; Monday: Rest; Tuesday: Rest; Wednesday: Rest; Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00; Friday: Rest; Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00; Week 2 – Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00; Monday: Rest; Tuesday: 08:00 – 16:00; Wednesday: Rest; Thursday: Rest; Friday: Rest
Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY
Employer: Equans working in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change, Band 3
Job reference: C9192-25-0022
Date posted: 30 September 2025
About the Role
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly person to join the catering team as a qualified chef. Applicants will be responsible for organising, preparing and cooking patient special diets. A broad range of cooking skills is required. The post holder should be friendly, have a calm disposition, effective communication skills and be able to take charge in the absence of the Head Chef. Straight shifts, generous annual leave entitlement and membership of the NHS Pension scheme are available where applicable.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high-quality catering service in line with local procedures and work schedules.
* Communicate information relating to food service to users verbally and by telephone.
* Organise day-to-day work tasks and activities.
* Report faults and failures of equipment or building fabric to management.
* Assist in training of new or relief staff.
* Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager.
* Undertake audits as necessary.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness including personal hygiene; ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.
* Carry out relief cover for break times, annual leave and sickness when required.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times and follow NHS Portsmouth and Department policies.
* WFM: swipe/log in at start and finish of shift; maintain departmental records.
* Deal with patient/customer comments and complete relevant paperwork.
* Support the picking and packing catering assistants in the patient food service; follow approved recipes.
* Comply with allergen regulations and Natasha’s Law.
* Occasionally work in other areas of facilities service after appropriate training and support.
Qualifications and Experience
* NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery 7062 or City & Guilds 706/2 plus 5 years’ experience in catering; or NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery.
* Level 3 Food Safety Certificate; Allergen Awareness; HACCP.
* Attend Corporate Induction, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness; possess essential skills including teamwork, communication, and the ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative; follow instructions; effective communication and non-verbal skills.
* Ability to respond constructively to unpredictable situations; remain calm and focused under pressure.
* Good customer care skills; flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety guidelines and procedures; ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment safely.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure may be sought.
About Us and Diversity
Equans in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. The Trust values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for patients and staff.
Job Details
Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Benefits: NHS Pension scheme (where applicable), generous annual leave entitlement
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