Chef

As a Chef in our Health team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality food services that support patients, visitors, and colleagues. Your work will help create a positive experience in a healthcare environment where every detail matters.
You'll be part of a team that takes pride in making a difference every day. From preparing meals to maintaining the highest safety standards, your contribution will help ensure a safe, caring, and efficient catering service that supports wellbeing across the hospital community.

What you'll do as a Chef
You'll be entrusted to:
Prepare, cook, and present food to agreed recipes, quality standards, and service times
Follow food safety procedures, including temperature control, storage, and hygiene standards
Maintain accurate records to support compliance and service delivery
Ensure allergen management procedures are strictly followed and clearly communicated
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment and personal presentation
Identify and report equipment faults, safety concerns, or service issues promptly

Previous experience as a chef or cook, ideally in a busy environment
The ability to work under pressure and follow direction from management
A collaborative approach and confidence working within a team
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
A basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain one, Disability Confident
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James Cook University Hospital, TS4 3BW Band 7: Permanent, Full Time (37 hrs p/w Monday to Friday) Up to £27,476 per annum + Excellent Benefits, Discover all you need to keep growing
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What we offer
28 days plus bank holidays
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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