Job overview
About the Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef (7061/2 or equivalent) to join our vibrant Catering Team on a Bank only basis. Working within our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant, you’ll help deliver delicious, nutritious meals that support recovery, well being, and the daily experience of more than 750 patients, staff, and visitors.
As a Bank Chef, you will play a key part in our catering service by:
- Preparing a wide range of high‑quality, nutritious meals
- Supporting and supervising kitchen team members
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
- Staying calm and effective in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
- Contributing to both patient meal services and our dynamic staff/visitor restaurant
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A recognised Chef qualification (7061/2 or equivalent)
- Experience working in a busy kitchen or catering operation
- Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
- A commitment to delivering exceptional food and service
- A positive, adaptable, and proactive approach
By joining our Bank team, you will:
- Become part of a friendly, supportive, and expanding hospital catering service
- Work in a varied and rewarding environment where your skills make a real difference
- Enjoy flexible shifts that fit around your commitments
- Have access to development opportunities within a professional, growing team
Main duties of the job
If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and want to use your skills to help support our hospital community, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
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This advert is for Bank Chef de Partie with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £16 - £33.11 per hour (Includes 12.07% WTD). The contract type is Bank: Cross site. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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