Job overview
We are currently looking at recruiting a Chef within our busy kitchen,
Are you that Chef who has natural flare and likes daily challenges within the workplace? then you might be the Chef we are looking for we are looking for someone who can work of their own initiative and bring different ideas to our department.
The ideal candidates should have achieved their Food Preparation and cooking NVQ level 2 or the equivalent, have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure.
Main duties of the job
Providing nutritional meals to our patients and other service users which includes providing specialist diets
Ensuring that trust policies and practices are adhered to which includes filling in trust documentation
Taking ownership of own training and ensuring all relevant training that is required for the job role is up to date
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Providing nutritional meals to our patients and other service users which includes providing specialist diets
Ensuring that trust policies and practices are adhered to which includes filling in trust documentation
Taking ownership of own training and ensuring all relevant training that is required for the job role is up to date
Person specification
interview
Essential
- Catering Experience
- Holds NVQ2 or equivalent
- Holds intermediate Food Hygiene
- Experience in Specialist Diets
Desirable
- Willing to work towards Intermediate Food Hygiene
- willing to work towards the necessary training required for specialist diets
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This advert is for Chef with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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