Overview
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust's Catering Services are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing delicious, traditional, homemade meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Based in our large Retail kitchen, you will play a key role in preparing nutritious and appetising food for both patients and staff. With a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability and care, your work will directly impact the wellbeing and recovery of our patients as well as the morale of our hardworking NHS colleagues. This role is 30 hours per week, working on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Responsibilities
* Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes using fresh ingredients, following NHS recipe standards and menu plans.
* Presenting meals attractively and ensuring proper portion control.
* Catering for dietary requirements and special diets in liaison with senior chefs.
* Supporting occasional function and hospitality catering as needed.
* Maintaining the highest hygiene and food safety standards in line with legislation and Trust policy.
* Assisting with stock control, storage, temperature checks, and kitchen cleanliness.
* Contributing to menu development and improving patient and staff meal offerings.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a chef role within a quality-focused kitchen environment.
* A genuine passion for food, presentation, and delivering excellence.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Awareness of current food hygiene regulations and best practices.
Additional Information
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) serves a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remains committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our FHFT 2030 strategy sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS, guided by our values: Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate Healthcare Organisation. We are investing in our services and facilities, including hospital developments and digital innovations to support safer, more connected care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients and support colleagues while building a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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