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Chef
The closing date is 23 July 2025
We have an exciting opportunity within the Catering department, working as a chef at Royal Hampshire County Hospital - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking applications from qualified, experienced chefs who can demonstrate practical experience and knowledge of allergens and nutritional content and have experience working in a busy production kitchen.
This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, although part-time of 30+ hours may be considered, worked on a shift pattern between 6.30 am and 7.00 pm, Monday to Sunday. The successful candidate will be expected to work some weekends on a 4-week rota, with enhancements paid for weekend shifts and overtime.
If you are hardworking and energetic, with a passion for delivering quality, freshly cooked, healthy, wholesome food to our patients, staff, and visitors, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include:
1. Preparation and cooking dishes from fresh ingredients
2. Ensuring all dishes are properly cooked and attractively presented
3. Preparing meals according to forecasted amounts, exercising proper portion control
4. Assisting with function catering as required
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a chef position within a quality-driven establishment. You should be motivated, passionate about food and quality, and able to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do across our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. We aim to foster a culture where people are at the center of all we do, promoting learning, improvement, and excellence. We are known for treating pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare abdominal cancer, and are leaders in tertiary liver and colorectal cancers. The trust employs over 9,000 staff and has an annual turnover exceeding £500 million. As a Foundation Trust, we are accountable to our members through the governors, who influence our future plans.
This role is only open to applicants currently working within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached Job Description document. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Education
* 706/NVQ
Experience
* At least one year of catering experience
Teamwork
* Experience working with a large team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Winchester Site - Royal Hampshire County Hospital
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