# Bank Chef > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-chef/ac11b299-c3bc-4147-9051-98ed6b4d0d5a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-chef/ac11b299-c3bc-4147-9051-98ed6b4d0d5a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Worthing - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £12.75 per hour - **Contract type:** Bank: Between Monday and Friday - **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, 0 hours per week (Bank hours: available on an as-needed basis, between Monday and Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T13:22:07.096Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Chichester/University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Catering/Catering-v7946216 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7946216?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced chef/cook to join our food production team at St Richard’s Hospital on a flexible basis. Working hours:  Monday to Friday, working  6 am to 2 pm. (on an as-needed basis) Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below: \[email protected\] Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria. ### Main duties of the job We operate a cook freeze model for our patient meal service at both St. Richards and Worthing Hospitals. Duties include: - Batch cooking using large industrial equipment such as Bratt pans and Tilting kettles. - Following set recipe's - Working in a tidy manner, clean as you go approach - Allergen awareness - prevention of cross-contamination - Portioning - General preparation - Assembling salads - Following strict HACCP and Food Hygiene practices and procedures - Use of temperature recording devices - Understanding of temperature controls - Decanting foodstuffs ready for next days production - Awareness of special diets - Date labelling and understanding of stock rotation ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. To safely prepare consistently high quality meals to specified standards in order to meet the nutritional needs and personal expectations of our patients, staff and customers. To work in accordance with HACCP procedures and current food safety legislation. The post holder is required to work in a busy industrial kitchen. They will be exposed to heat, cold and noise on a daily basis. The position requires the post holder to be their feet for the whole of their shift and exercise manual dexterity. The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food and beverage service across multi sites. The service provides in excess of 20,000 meals per week to approx. 1000 hospital beds and various departments within the Trust. Food production is a mix of cook-chill and cook freeze. For further details, please refer to the full job description and person specification. ## Job Details We are seeking an experienced chef/cook to join our food production team at St Richard’s Hospital on a flexible basis. Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 6 am to 2 pm. (on an as-needed basis) Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below: \[email protected\] Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria. ## Job Description We operate a cook freeze model for our patient meal service at both St. Richards and Worthing Hospitals. Duties include: Batch cooking using large industrial equipment such as Bratt pans and Tilting kettles. Following set recipe's Working in a tidy manner, clean as you go approach Allergen awareness - prevention of cross-contamination Portioning General preparation Assembling salads Following strict HACCP and Food Hygiene practices and procedures Use of temperature recording devices Understanding of temperature controls Decanting foodstuffs ready for next days production Awareness of special diets Date labelling and understanding of stock rotation ## Responsibilities Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. To safely prepare consistently high quality meals to specified standards in order to meet the nutritional needs and personal expectations of our patients, staff and customers. To work in accordance with HACCP procedures and current food safety legislation. The post holder is required to work in a busy industrial kitchen. They will be exposed to heat, cold and noise on a daily basis. The position requires the post holder to be their feet for the whole of their shift and exercise manual dexterity. The post holder will work as part of a team of catering staff responsible for the effective day to day delivery of food and beverage service across multi sites. The service provides in excess of 20,000 meals per week to approx. 1000 hospital beds and various departments within the Trust. Food production is a mix of cook-chill and cook freeze. For further details, please refer to the full job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Effective communication skills – verbal and written. Must be able to read & understand written instructions, food safety/quality assurance documents and menu requirements. - Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding. Able to move around the department easily and safely. Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity. - Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work. - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of English and Maths - City and guilds NVQ 3 in cookery or Level 2 with relevant industry experience - L2 Food Safety Award or previous experience in food safety and hygiene practices and procedures. **Desirable** - L2 Healthier Food & Special Diets - L2 Allergen Awareness ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Experience with batch cooking - Understanding of HACCP systems and able to maintain a safe working environment. - Knowledge and experience of food production and service procedures ### Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion **Essential** - Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues ## Documents - [structure chart (pdf, 539.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10226027) - [all staff networks about us flyer (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2583) - [guide to completing an application form (pdf, 385.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2915) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 584.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10226026) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.