Job overview
Chef Role - 30hrs per week
DSFS are looking to recruit the right person into the position of Chef who will join our team on a part time basis, working within Cafe at the Royal, located at the main entrance at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with food offering shifts 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday, with working hours to start at 10am and finish at 6pm.
Our team is the focal point for patients, visitors and staff in the Hospital. We are looking for someone who is an experienced Chef and will thrive in this role, creating the right environment for our staff and visitors alike.
Key Benefits of the Role:-
Our Pension is a NEST pension. Upon joining you can choose whether to pay 5% or 8% and DSFS will match whichever you choose.
If applicable to your role and contract we will pay enhancements of 40% for any hours worked after 8pm and before 6am on Monday to Friday and for hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Main duties of the job
- Reporting to the Head Chef, preparing high-quality meals, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for our customers,
- Create and develop menus using seasonal ingredients, ensuring dishes are cost effective and nutritious,
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to issue instructions in a calm manner
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- You will be pivotal in ensuring full compliance where all Food Safety Guidelines and being adhered to.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar role or environment
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to make decisions around menus and ingredients
Desirable
- Experience within a commercial environment or similar such as retail or catering operation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team Worker
- Good interpersonal skills
- Focused and calm under pressure
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage, motivate and lead a team
- A good communicator, able to converse easily and at all levels
- Enthusiastic and a passion for food
- Excellent customer care skills
- Work well under pressure
- Advanced knowledge of Food Safety Regulations
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
- Good Knowledge of Food Safety/Kitchen Hygiene and HACCP
- Sound Catering Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and guidance within an NHS environment
- Menu planning and allergen awareness
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This advert is for Chef with Derbyshire Support Facilities Services in Chesterfield Royal Hospital. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,949 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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