Job requirements
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Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
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A complete and accurate application
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Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
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Evidence of essential experience for role
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Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
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Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
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Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
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Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
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Job overview
Join our vibrant and responsive Catering Team, dedicated to serving patients, staff, and visitors with high-quality meals tailored to meet diverse nutritional needs.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Chef (7061/2 or equivalent) to contribute to the success of our busy hospital kitchen and restaurant. This is a full-time position with an opportunity to support and enhance meal preparation for:
- 750+ patients, staff, and visitors daily
- A dynamic restaurant environment.
The role includes:
- Assisting in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals.
- Supervising and mentoring team members.
- Thriving under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified Chef with relevant certifications (7061/2 or equivalent).
- Proven experience in busy kitchens or catering environments.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality food and excellent service.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and growing team in an expanding hospital.
- Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your skills make a meaningful difference.
- Opportunities for growth and development within a professional catering setting.
If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and excited about contributing to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Chef de Partie with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Chef role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum plus high cost allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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