A bank chef role with the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where shifts are chosen by the worker to suit their availability. The work centres on cooking food to order from fresh ingredients and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and hospitality to patients and staff, alongside ward and kitchen teams. Candidates need an NVQ level 3 or equivalent catering qualification, proven catering experience and knowledge of HACCP, plus a basic English assessment during recruitment.
What the job involves
- Prepare and serve meals to patients, staff and visitors
- Follow recipes, food safety and hygiene standards
- Monitor food quality, temperatures and cleaning records
- Maintain clean, safe and organised kitchen areas
- Supervise food production and stock rotation
- Support menu planning and special dietary requirements
- Deliver meals on time and to the required standard
- Ensure equipment is used safely and report faults
- Assist with stock deliveries and storage
- Record food wastage and check expiry dates
- Handle customer feedback and resolve issues professionally
- Train and support new team members
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 1 & 2 Catering or NVQ equivalent
- NVQ level 3
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Proven catering experience
- Knowledge of HACCP
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of special dietary requirements
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
- Basic understanding of spoken and written English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management
Checks & eligibility
- Evidence of Hepatitis B, MMR and varicella immunity or immunity status
Other
- Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Respectful, reliable and committed to high standards of service
- Positive, flexible and professional approach to work
- Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers
Nice to have
- Intermediate Food Hygiene
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Experience working within healthcare
- Knowledge or previous experience of health and safety
- Knowledge of the Food Act 1990
- Knowledge of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1995
What’s offered
- Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle
- Choice of shifts
- Competitive hourly rates, inclusive of working time directive
- Gain experience within a leading NHS Trust
- Supportive and friendly team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
