At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook meals for private patients in a relaxed kitchen environment.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Kingston Hospital, focused on quality patient care.
- Benefits: Earn £15.50 per hour with access to health and wellbeing services.
- Other info: Potential for further opportunities in a professional catering environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy independence in a low-pressure setting while making a difference in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef, Level 3 Food Hygiene, and Enhanced DBS required.
The predicted salary is between 15.5 - 15.5 £ per hour.
Location: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB
Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, including a 1-hour break
Schedule: 5 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday
Duration: 28th July 2026 - 7th September 2026, with potential for further opportunities
Job Type: Temp to perm
About the Role: We're looking for a Chef to join the team at a busy healthcare environment in Kingston upon Thames, preparing meals for private patients. This is a great opportunity for a Chef who enjoys having a good level of independence but prefers a lower-volume, more relaxed kitchen environment rather than a high-pressure restaurant service. You'll primarily be responsible for preparing and finishing meals for private patients, with around 20 covers per service. The food is served mainly at lunchtime and during an evening service at approximately 5pm.
Your Responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking meals for private patients
- Following established recipes and menus
- Finishing and presenting food to a high standard
- Working within a bistro/café-style environment
- Managing your own section and working with a good level of autonomy
- Supporting the main kitchen with food preparation and service when required
- Assisting with the retail and patient dining areas during quieter periods
- Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
- Following all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
- Working effectively as part of the wider catering team
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working as a Chef
- Enhanced DBS required
- Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification required
- Experience working in a café, bistro, restaurant, healthcare or similar environment
- Ability to follow recipes and work independently
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A calm and positive approach to your work
This is a fairly low-volume and straightforward kitchen environment, making it ideal for someone who wants a role where they can work independently without the pressure of a busy restaurant service.
Why Work With Westwood Recruitment? As part of our agency team, you'll have access to Perkify, providing a range of health and wellbeing services, discounts and employee benefits. You'll also have the opportunity to gain experience within a professional healthcare catering environment and potentially be considered for further assignments with us.
Interested? Apply today and one of our recruitment team will be in touch!
Chef - Hospital employer: Westwood Recruitment Ltd
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