Job overview Are you a passionate Chef with a flair for large‑scale catering and a drive to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic chef to join our Catering team at the RUH, helping us deliver fresh, nutritious and high‑quality meals to patients, staff and visitors across the Trust. In this key role, you will bring your leadership experience and strong communication skills to a busy, supportive team environment. You’ll work closely with catering colleagues, ward teams, patients and senior leaders across the organisation—playing a central role in ensuring our service runs smoothly and to the highest standard. We’re looking for someone who is conscientious, motivated and committed to continuous improvement. You’ll support the catering management team in implementing new practices and procedures, ensuring all kitchen staff are well‑equipped with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to deliver great service every day. You’ll also take an active role in menu development, contributing your culinary expertise to create menus that are exciting, balanced and nutritious—while working within departmental resources. Our menus champion sustainability, using local and seasonal ingredients and aligning with the Trust’s Food and Drink Strategy. As a key member of the team, you will help shape the future of the department, contributing to ongoing development and resilience planning to ensure our service remains sustainable and fit for the future. If you’re a confident leader with a passion for great food and a commitment to improving patient experience, we’d love to hear from you. Advert To manage the production and service of approximately 2,500 high quality meals each day, ensuring the production is efficient and economical within the operational frameworks and available resources of the catering department at all times. To communicate effectively with all catering staff, ward staff, catering management and senior staff/managers across the Trust. To work with the catering management team to ensure that the catering services are continually reviewed and developed in order to seek the highest possible operational standards. Patient menu development, implementing new dishes and creating recipes. Ensure food production conforms to the catering departments ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. Continually promote and work towards compliance of the National Standard and of the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK