Overview
In this role you will prepare high-quality, homemade meals in a large hospital kitchen, supporting patient care and staff wellbeing. You will work in a busy NHS setting, delivering nutritious, well-presented dishes to meet dietary needs and forecasted needs. You collaborate with the Head Chef and cross-functional teams to maintain standards under pressure, while upholding hygiene and budget controls. This is an inclusive employer offering development and flexible working options.
Pay / Benefits
- development opportunities
- flexible working
- inclusive employer
- work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes from fresh ingredients following Trust recipes and menus
- Ensure accurate cooking, presentation, and portion control aligned with forecasts
- Support function and event catering as needed
- Collaborate with Head Chef to accommodate dietary requirements
- Maintain clear communication with patients, staff, suppliers, and Trust teams
- Contribute to menu planning and development
- Carry out audits and surveys relevant to the role
- Uphold kitchen hygiene, food safety, and cleaning standards
- Record food temperatures and follow departmental procedures
- Manage stock with proper rotation, storage, and security
- Promote efficient use of resources and comply with financial procedures
Key requirements
- Experience as a chef in a high-quality catering setting
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to excellent food quality, safety, and presentation
- Confidence to resolve day-to-day operational issues
- Positive, courteous, professional approach
- Understanding of HACCP (knowledge)
- Experience progression in a similar NHS/catering operation (desirable)
- Good knowledge of food safety / kitchen hygiene
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Ability to work efficiently and to time
- Organised and methodical
- Good communication
- Professionalism
- Courtesy
- Food safety / kitchen hygiene
- HACCP knowledge
- Time management
Chef in Slough employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
